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Gale Warning
ActiveGuam Coastal Waters; Rota Coastal Waters
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with frequent gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 20 feet expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 15 feet or greater possible.
* WHERE...Guam and Rota Coastal Waters.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Combined seas of 14 to 20 feet tonight will continue Saturday, then gradually diminish. West to southwest winds will be strong to gale-force.
Instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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