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Gale Warning

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Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM; Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 NM

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Oct 22, 11:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 21, 2:33 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 35 to 40 kt and and seas 12 to 17 feet, highest on the waters 20 to 60 nm.

* WHERE...Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Thursday.

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

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.

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