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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very steep seas 14 to 17 ft at 13 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and steep seas 12 to 14 ft at 13 seconds. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 ft at 16 seconds expected.
* WHERE...For the Gale Warning, nearly all of the outer waters north of Cape Blanco and beyond 5 NM from shore north of Cape Arago with small craft advisory conditions elsewhere. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, all areas.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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