Hatteras, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to
35 kt and very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the
surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tonight, beaches at risk to southeasterly
wave directions will be the most impacted. Monday, beaches at
risk to southerly wave directions will be the most impacted.
Vulnerable locations along immediate coast may experience
localized ocean overwash.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island and Ocracoke
Island.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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