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Gale Watch
ActiveCoastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 13 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with isolated gusts up to 45 kt possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 AM PST Thursday. Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Thursday night.
* 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.
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