Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 3 at 3:32AM EST until January 4 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 12:32am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 11:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest to west winds 20
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 8 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this
evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC