Gale Watch

Active

Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 16, 8:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 18, 8:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 15, 2:29 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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