Gale Warning

Active

Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 to 60 NM

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago

Ends Oct 22, 6:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 21, 7:55 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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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