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Gale Warning

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Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM

Status In Progress Started 42 minutes ago

Ends Oct 19, 2:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 17, 5:10 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM 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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