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Gale Watch
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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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.
Data from the National Weather Service
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