Gale Watch

Active

Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE

Starts Oct 11, 6:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 11, 10:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 9, 1:36 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* 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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