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Gale Watch

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Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM

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Severity Moderate
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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