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Hazardous Seas Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm
Status
In Progress
Started 31 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 13 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 10 to 15 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 15 ft at 14 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with isolated gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 18 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 1 AM PST Friday. Gale Warning, from 1 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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