Gale Warning

Active

Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC 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...North winds 30 to 40 kt with a few gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. Strongest winds expected Sunday into Monday.

* WHERE...Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia -North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC 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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