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Gale Warning

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Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago

Ends Sep 26, 6:00 PM EDT

Issued Sep 25, 9:31 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

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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