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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 17 to 22 ft at 18 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 23 to 28 ft at 21 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 18 to 21 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt possible.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief gusts up to 50 kt are possible late tonight.
Instructions
A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of 48 to 63 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.
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