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Gale Warning

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Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Oct 6, 8:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 6, 9:58 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

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