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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM CDT Monday.
* 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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