Get Forecast Bar
Weather alerts on your iPhone
Back to All Alerts
Gale Watch
ActiveCoastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 16 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 12 to 14 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 14 to 19 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.
Data from the National Weather Service
Service provided by Forecast Bar