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Gale Warning

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Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* 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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