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Gale Warning

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Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm; Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm; Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm; Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm; Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm

Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 13 to 16 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Tuesday.
* 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.
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