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Gale Watch
ActiveKauai Northwest Waters; Kauai Windward Waters; Kauai Leeward Waters; Kauai Channel; Oahu Windward Waters
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet possible.
* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Oahu Leeward Waters.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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