Gale Warning for Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Monday to 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions could persist into mid to late week.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Warning issued October 18 at 6:52AM EDT until October 21 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Official revision - Alert
Gale Warning issued October 18 at 6:52AM EDT until October 21 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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