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Gale Warning issued October 20 at 9:59AM EDT until October 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 1 hr ago United States
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* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels
low water levels to around 2 feet below mean lower low water.
For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal
water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCurrituck Sound
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-20T18:00:00-04:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Currituck Sound

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