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Gale Warning
ActiveApalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
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...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the Ochlockonee River from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, and Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are forecast to increase again later tonight into early Sunday morning, so the Gale Warning will remain in place and be reassessed overnight.
Instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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