Gale Watch

Active

Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM; Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM

Starts Oct 16, 6:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 17, 6:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 14, 2:23 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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