Severe Storm Watch | Effective 10/16/2026 11:29

Headline: 
Storm Watch issued October 16 at 2:29PM EDT until October 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 16, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires: 
October 16, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft possible. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Area Description: 
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov