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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm; Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm; Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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