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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions could persist into mid to late week.
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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