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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal 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
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 14 to 18 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* 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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