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Gale Warning
ActiveDelaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Marine conditions across Delaware Bay will likely remain hazardous through this weekend.
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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