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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm; Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm; Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm; Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm; Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
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* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Monday evening.
* 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.
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