Gale Watch

Active

Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 11, 10:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 11, 7:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 10, 5:57 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* 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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