Gale Watch issued September 21 at 4:33PM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

**Gale Watch issued September 21 at 4:33PM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC**

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, 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 4:33 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 4:45 AM UTC

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