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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveWaters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 14 ft at 17 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 17 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Friday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* 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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