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Gale Warning
ActiveWest Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt.
* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* 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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