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Gale Watch

Active

North Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay; Mississippi Sound; Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound

Starts Oct 16, 7:00 PM CDT

Ends Oct 17, 7:00 PM CDT

Issued Oct 15, 1:48 PM CDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves up to 3 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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