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

Starts Oct 11, 4:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 11, 12:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 10, 3:35 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon 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 hazardous conditions.

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