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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters 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
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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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions could persist well into next week.
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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