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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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