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Gale Watch
ActiveCoastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible.
* WHERE...All Southeast Georgia coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL out to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* 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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