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Gale Warning

Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM; Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM; and 1 more

Ended Oct 11, 4:00 PM EDT

Map of the Gale Warning over Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 11, 12:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 11, 4:00 PM EDT
Issued
Oct 10, 10:47 PM EDT
Updated
3 times, last Oct 11, 10:33 AM EDT
Office
Wakefield, VA
Number
18 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate
Where
Atlantic waters

GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON

What
East to southeast winds 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
Where
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM, Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.
When
Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

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