Gale Watch — Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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