Gale Watch

Active

Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 18, 11:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 15, 4:22 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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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