Gale Watch

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

Starts Oct 11, 4:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 11, 4:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 9, 1:46 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia -North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

* 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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