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Hazardous Seas Warning
ActiveWaters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 16 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 Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 AM PST Thursday. Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday. Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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