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Gale Warning

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Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago

Ends Oct 21, 7:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 20, 9:59 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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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