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Gale Warning
ActiveChesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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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