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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Open Gulf waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Pascagoula out 20 to 60 nautical miles.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, through midnight tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 AM Sunday.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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