- In force from
- Oct 19, 4:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 20, 7:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 17, 3:15 AM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 17, 6:40 AM EDT
- Office
- Wakefield, VA
- Number
- 19 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Future, Possible
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED
- What
- For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Watch, north to northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible.
- Where
- Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM.
- When
- For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday morning.
- 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.
What 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.
Read the platesGale, storm and hurricane force marine wind FB-EVT-113How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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