Small Craft Advisory for Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM
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- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM
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What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where:...
What the bulletin says to do
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 11 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 14 at 2:27PM EDT until October 15 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mount Holly NJ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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