NWS Newport/Morehead City NCGL.A 0015October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: Alligator River, Pamlico Sound, Albemarle Sound and 1 more
The National Weather Service office in Newport/Morehead City issued a gale watch for Alligator River, Pamlico Sound, Albemarle Sound and 1 more, in force until 6:00 a.m. local time on October 19. It was the 15th gale watch the NWS office in Newport/Morehead City issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 46 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Newport/Morehead City NC
- Area
- Alligator River, Pamlico Sound, Albemarle Sound and 1 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 3:06 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 8:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- Expires
- 6:00 a.m. EDT, October 19, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KMHX GL.A 0015
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River, and Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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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