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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 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 10 to 14 ft. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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