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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Status
In Progress
Started 19 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 21 to 26 ft at 20 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 22 to 27 ft at 19 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the Storm Watch, seas 17 to 20 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt possible.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence 10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday. Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief gusts up to 50 kt are possible late early this morning.
Instructions
A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of 48 to 63 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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