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Gale Warning

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Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM; Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 to 60 NM

Status In Progress Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet. For the Storm Warning, northeast winds 30 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 20 to 25 feet expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 nm, and Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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