...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray
Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.
* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For
the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
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