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Gale Warning
ActiveNorth Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay; Mississippi Sound; Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas up to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas up to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM CDT Sunday.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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