Gale Watch issued September 23 at 2:20AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

**Gale Watch issued September 23 at 2:20AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC**

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* 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 Wilmington NC

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 2:20 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 3:00 PM UTC

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