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Gale Watch issued October 23 at 12:42AM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 1 hr ago United States
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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale
Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 10 to 15 ft possible.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina Beach
FL to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Monday
evening.

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

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCoastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-10-23T17:00:00-04:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM

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