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Gale Warning

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Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Sep 25, 7:00 AM EDT

Issued Sep 23, 1:57 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday.

* 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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