Gale Warning

Active

Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia - North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 17, 7:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 19, 7:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 16, 10:09 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming northeast Sunday morning and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EDT Monday.

* 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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