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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal 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
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While conditions may briefly lower below gale force on Sunday, another period of gale force conditions may be possible beginning Monday morning.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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