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It explains COLREGS demarcation lines and the regulatory basis in 33 CFR 80.525, then focuses on weather patterns along this coastline, including cyclone sheltering effects, frequency of gales, typical wind and sea ranges, and major hurricane histories. 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The text also references nearby inlets and sounds.","Answer",{"name":105,"@type":100,"acceptedAnswer":106},"How does the coastline’s shape affect cyclone impacts?",{"text":107,"@type":103},"The southwesterly curve often helps the coastline avoid direct hits from both extratropical and tropical cyclones, reflected in lower mean wind speeds at Wilmington and Morehead City compared with Cape Hatteras.",{"name":109,"@type":100,"acceptedAnswer":110},"When is fog most likely, and how is visibility affected?",{"text":111,"@type":103},"Fog is most likely in late winter and early spring when warm air moves over relatively cool water near the Gulf Stream. 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These smaller ports are principally engaged in barge, fishing and small-craft traffic.  \n(2) Also discussed are the waters of Cape Fear River and its tributaries; Bogue, Stump and Topsail Sounds; and Beaufort, Bogue and New River Inlets, including some of the lesser inlets.  \n(3) The section of the Intracoastal Waterway from Morehead City to Cape Fear River is described in chapter 12.  \n(4)  \nCOLREGS Demarcation Lines.  \n(5) The lines established for this part of the coast are described in 33 CFR 80.525, chapter 2.  \n(6)  \nWeather  \n(7) The southwesterly curve of this coastline often enables it to escape direct hits from both extratropical and tropical cyclones. This sheltering effect is reflected in the mean wind speeds of Wilmington (7.7 knots) and Morehead City (8.2 knots) compared to that of Cape Hatteras (9.9 knots) . This coast is also subjected to less rain and cloudiness than the Outer Banks.  \n(8) From November through March gales blow about 1 to 3 percent of the time in deeper waters. Shoreward of the  \n100 fathom line, from October through April, maximum winds of 45 to 55 knots have been encountered while seas of 6 feet (2 m) or more occur 30 to 45 percent of the time; maximum seas are in the 20-to 35-foot (6 to 11 m) range. Hurricanes can bring stronger winds and higher waves but usually affect this portion of the coast about once in  \n15 to 20 years. An exception occurred when Hurricane Bonnie ravaged the coastline from Cape Fear to Cape Lookout in August 1998 with maximum winds of 115 knots and near-record rainfall totals. Hurricanes Bertha and Fran, in 1996, made landfall within miles of eachother only six weeks apart. Both ravaged the coastline from the south of Wilmington to Cape Lookout. Bertha made landfall near Surf City, North Carolina, in the late afternoon of July 12th with maximum winds of 90 knots. Then at midnight on September 6th, Fran made landfall near Cape Fear with maximum winds of 100 knots. Both storms created severe wind damage, major flooding and near-record storm surges for the area. In September 1985, Gloria generated winds estimated at 110 knots and  \n40-foot (12 m) seas in these waters as it paralleled the coast before making initial landfall over Cape Hatteras.  \n(9) Fog is most likely during late winter and early spring when warm air occasionally moves across the relatively cool water shoreward of the Gulf Stream. Visibilities drop below 0.5 mile (0.9 km) about 2 to 3 percent of the time. Radiation fog may drift out over the coastal waters from fall through spring when land stations record visibilities below 0.5 mile (0.9 km) on 1 to 4 days per month.  \n(10)  \nNorth Atlantic Right whales  \n(11) Endangered North Atlantic right whales are often seen within 30 miles of the North Carolina coast and may also be seen in the approaches of the deepwater ports of Morehead City and Wilmington from November through April. (See North Atlantic Right Whales, indexed as such, in chapter 3 for more information on right whales and recommended measures to avoid collisions.)  \n(12) All vessels 65 feet or greater in length overall (LOA) and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States are restricted to speeds of 10 knots or less in two seasonal management areas between November 1 and April 30. The first area, around the Ports of Morehead City and Beaufort, North Carolina, is defined as the waters within a 20-nm radius of 34°41'32 .0\"N., 76°40'08 .3\"W. The second is a continuous 20-nm management area running from Wilmington, North Carolina, to beyond Savannah, Georgia. The area is defined as the waters contained by the following points:  \n(13)  \n\n| North Atlantic Right Whale Management Area\u003Cbr>From Wilmington, NC to beyond Savannah, GA |\n| --- |\n| Point Latitude Longitude |\n| ","cbCaidmjvo8eIbG4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidmjvo8eIbG4","pdf",446964,"English","# Cape Lookout to Cape Fear\n## Deepwater and smaller ports\n## COLREGS demarcation lines\n## Weather\n## Fog\n## North Atlantic right whales\n## Seasonal speed restrictions and management areas\n## Cape Lookout to Cape Fear coastal description\n## Depths, wrecks, and danger zones","[{\"question\":\"Which ports and smaller harbors are covered in Cape Lookout to Cape Fear?\",\"answer\":\"Morehead City and Wilmington are covered as deepwater ports, along with smaller ports including Beaufort, Swansboro, Jacksonville, Wrightsville Beach, Wrightsville, Carolina Beach, and Southport. The text also references nearby inlets and sounds.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the coastline’s shape affect cyclone impacts?\",\"answer\":\"The southwesterly curve often helps the coastline avoid direct hits from both extratropical and tropical cyclones, reflected in lower mean wind speeds at Wilmington and Morehead City compared with Cape Hatteras.\"},{\"question\":\"When is fog most likely, and how is visibility affected?\",\"answer\":\"Fog is most likely in late winter and early spring when warm air moves over relatively cool water near the Gulf Stream. Visibility drops below 0.5 mile about 2 to 3 percent of the time, with radiation fog sometimes lasting several days per month.\"}]","Cape Lookout to Cape Fear - Chapter 4 - Weather | PDF"]