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Gale Warning issued October 23 at 7:10PM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL, United States of America

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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft
expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach
FL out 20 NM, Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina
Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Fernandina Beach to
St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday.
For the Gale Warning, from noon Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCoastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fer
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-24T19:15:00-04:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fer

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