Gale Watch

Active

Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 20, 1:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 16, 1:02 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft possible.

* WHERE...All Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Monday night.

* 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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