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Gale Watch
ActiveMaalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft in Pailolo Channel.
* WHERE...Maalaea Bay and Pailolo Channel.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM HST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 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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