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Gale Watch
Issued: 8:34 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:34 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:55 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Bertie County in northeastern North Carolina... Northeastern Hertford County in northeastern North Carolina... Southeastern Northampton County in northeastern North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ahoskie, Rich Square, Aulander, Woodland, Winton, Cofield, Powellsville, Roxobel, Colerain, Harrellsville, Union, Kelford, Proctors Corner, Earleys, Poor Town, Brantleys Grove, Millennium, Saint John, Connaritsa and Burden. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
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