Gale Warning 01/05/2025 19:20 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 5 at 10:20PM EST until January 7 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 5, 2025 - 7:20pm
Expires: 
January 6, 2025 - 7:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * 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: 
S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC