OFFICIAL · Severe weather

Gale Warning issued October 10 at 8:53PM EDT until October 11 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Observed Oct 11 2026, 00:53 UTC · Updated Oct 11 2026, 09:52 UTC

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City, and the offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

Location 34.842, -76.371. ARC Warning did not create the underlying report.

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  Gale Warning issued October 10 at 8:53PM EDT until October 11 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

  Oct 11 2026, 00:53 UTC

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  nws

  Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 11:37PM EDT until October 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

  Oct 11 2026, 03:37 UTC

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  nws

  Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 2:39AM EDT until October 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

  Oct 11 2026, 06:39 UTC

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  nws

  Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 5:42AM EDT until October 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

  Oct 11 2026, 09:42 UTC

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