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Gale Warning

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Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago

Ends Oct 22, 12:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 20, 3:22 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Ocean waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night.

* 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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