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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:16 AM Aug. 1, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 3 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisory conditions continue through Monday evening regardless of Gale Watch. 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 6:16 AM Aug. 1, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 3 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisory conditions continue through Monday evening regardless of Gale Watch. 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. &&
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