Gale Warning

Active

Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 17, 7:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 20, 6:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 16, 2:39 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. Strongest winds expected on Monday.

* WHERE...Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

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