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Gale Warning

Active

East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca

Starts Oct 25, 2:00 AM PDT

Ends Oct 25, 5:00 PM PDT

Issued Oct 24, 1:20 PM PDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts to 35 kt.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

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