Gale Watch

Active

Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 17, 2:00 AM 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 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From late Friday night 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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