Gale Watch 12/27/2024 11:21 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Watch issued December 27 at 2:21PM EST until December 30 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Gale Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 27, 2024 - 11:21am
Expires: 
December 27, 2024 - 11:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 nm; S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC