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Gale Warning
ActiveJames River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
* 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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