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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
852 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

ANZ656-658-290900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240329T1400Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
852 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning,
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5
  to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
  North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
  VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$



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