Gale Warning

Active

Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago

Ends Oct 19, 6:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 18, 1:50 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...All Southeast Georgia coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL out to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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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