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Gale Watch

Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM; and 3 more

Until Oct 20, 1:00 AM EDT

Map of the Gale Watch over Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 20, 1:00 AM EDT
Issued
Oct 16, 1:02 AM EDT
Office
Jacksonville, FL
Number
7 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate, Future, Possible
Where
Atlantic waters

GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT

What
Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft possible.
Where
All Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 NM.
When
From Saturday morning through late Monday night.
Impacts
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What 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.

Every area Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM

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