- In force from
- Oct 19, 4:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 20, 7:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 17, 3:15 AM EDT
- Updated
- 2 times, last Oct 17, 10:20 AM EDT
- Office
- Wakefield, VA
- Number
- 19 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Future, Possible
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
- 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.
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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