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Gale Warning
ExpiredCoastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm
Status
Ended
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
expired
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 10 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT 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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