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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveWest Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft.
* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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