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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until noon EDT today.
* 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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