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Gale Warning

Active

East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca

Status In Progress Started 21 minutes ago

Ends Nov 11, 4:00 PM PST

Issued Nov 9, 1:47 PM PST

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts may approach 45 kt Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning.

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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