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Gale Warning

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Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Sep 27, 8:00 PM EDT

Issued Sep 27, 2:37 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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 severe conditions.

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