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Gale Warning

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Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM

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Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM EDT 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.
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