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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 16 to 19 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 18 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, seas 21 to 26 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 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...Storm force wind gusts are expected to peak between 1600 to 2200 Saturday.
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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