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Hazardous Seas Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm
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Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, seas 18 to 23 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 22 to 27 ft at 17 seconds and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated wind gusts up to 35 kt possible between 4-7 AM Sunday for the waters north of Cape Falcon.
Instructions
A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside.
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