Gale Watch for Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM
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What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and...
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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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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued October 18 at 2:42PM EDT until October 21 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Upton NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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