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  <cap:identifier>urn:oid:2.49.0.1.796.0.2026.10.19.19.23.59</cap:identifier>
  <cap:sender>tci.metoffice@tciairports.tc</cap:sender>
  <cap:sent>2026-10-19T15:23:59-04:00</cap:sent>
  <cap:status>Actual</cap:status>
  <cap:msgType>Alert</cap:msgType>
  <cap:scope>Public</cap:scope>
  <cap:info>
    <cap:language>en</cap:language>
    <cap:category>Met</cap:category>
    <cap:event>high seas</cap:event>
    <cap:responseType>Avoid</cap:responseType>
    <cap:urgency>Expected</cap:urgency>
    <cap:severity>Moderate</cap:severity>
    <cap:certainty>Likely</cap:certainty>
    <cap:eventCode>
      <cap:valueName>OET:v1.2</cap:valueName>
      <cap:value>OET-100</cap:value>
    </cap:eventCode>
    <cap:onset>2026-10-19T15:00:00-04:00</cap:onset>
    <cap:expires>2026-10-19T20:00:00-04:00</cap:expires>
    <cap:senderName>Holly Hamilton</cap:senderName>
    <cap:headline>Small Craft Advisory for TCI [October 19, 2026]</cap:headline>
    <cap:description>A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Atlantic waters from 3 PM October 19th to 8 PM October 21st. * WHAT...Moderate to rough seas with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet nearshore, building up to 6 to 9 ft offshore. * WHERE...Atlantic waters along northern and eastern coastlines * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.</cap:description>
    <cap:instruction>Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Remain near or in port until conditions improves, stay aware of the prevailing weather conditions, and implement safety measures. You should reconsider your boating plans altogether.</cap:instruction>
    <cap:contact>Turks and Caicos Islands National Weather Service  +1 649-338-5422</cap:contact>
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