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Gale Watch

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Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM

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Severity Moderate
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
* 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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