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Gale Warning
ActiveHawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds 25 to 30 knots with frequent gusts up to 35 knots, and seas 8 to 11 feet, especially the eastern Straits. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, and seas 7 to 10 feet expected, especially in eastern Straits of Florida.
* WHERE...Straits of Florida, and Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key.
* WHEN...In Effect.
* IMPACTS...A Gale Warning means that sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels.
Instructions
It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for gale conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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