- In force from
- Oct 16, 7:00 PM CDT
- Until
- Oct 18, 1:00 PM CDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 1:48 PM CDT
- Office
- Mobile, AL
- Number
- 5 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate
- Where
- Gulf of America waters
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
- What
- Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.
- Where
- Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM, Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.
- 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.
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