Gale Watch
Moderate · FutureFrom 8:00 PM Sat until 8:00 PM Sun·Issued 2:23 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Melbourne FL
Gale Watch issued October 23 at 2:23AM EDT until October 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Details
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.
Where: Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.
When: For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening.
Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas: Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm