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Gale Watch

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Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM

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Severity Moderate
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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