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Gale Watch

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Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM; Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas

Starts
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Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the first Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the first Gale Watch, from 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the second Gale Watch, from late Monday night through late Tuesday night.
* 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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