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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM; Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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