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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveWaters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
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* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 17 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 12 to 14 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 16 to 21 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt possible.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 AM PST Thursday. Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 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.
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