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Gale Warning
ActiveWest Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft.
* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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