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Gale Warning

Active

Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM; Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM

Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM CST 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.
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