Gale Warning 01/06/2025 16:17 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 6 at 7:17PM EST until January 7 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 6, 2025 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
January 7, 2025 - 4:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 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 Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 nm; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC