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Gale Warning
Issued: 11:42 PM Dec. 10, 2023 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to abruptly shift from
southerly to northwesterly behind the cold front tonight. The
strongest winds are expected immediately behind the front.

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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