Gale Watch

Active

Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 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, 8:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 19, 2:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 15, 4:22 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM, Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia -North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM.

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

* 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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