Gale Warning Issued for Gulf Waters, Mariners Advised Caution
OBA Staff • December 10, 2023
Navarre to Dauphin Island Brace for Gale, Mariners Alerted
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning for the near-shore Gulf waters from 0-20 nautical miles out and a Small Craft Advisory for the bays and sounds.
Mariners should be aware of these hazardous conditions and take the necessary precautions. They should consider altering their plans, remaining in port, seeking safe harbor, altering their course, and/or securing their vessel.
The gale warning is in effect for the following areas:
- Navarre
- Destin
- Perdido Beach
- Dauphin Island
- Buoy 42012 (Orange Beach Buoy)
- Buoy 42040 (120 miles offshore)
The these warnings will be in effect until 10 p.m. this evening.
Further information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/mob.
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