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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM CDT 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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