Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:58PM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

**Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:58PM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC**

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft possible.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

**What You Should Do:**

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Future

- **Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 1:58 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 2:00 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*