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Gale Warning
ActiveEast Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 35 kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 40 kt possible.
* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning.
* 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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