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Hazardous Seas Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 17 ft at 15 seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Storm Warning, seas 17 to 22 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Saturday. Storm Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are most likely to peak between 1500 and 2000.
Instructions
A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside.
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