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Gale Warning

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Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM

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Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* 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 severe conditions.
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