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Gale Watch
ActiveCoastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM; Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* 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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