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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:00 AM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 8:00 AM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 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. &&
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