Gale Warning

Active

Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm

Starts Sep 24, 8:00 PM PDT

Ends Sep 25, 11:00 AM PDT

Issued Sep 24, 1:29 AM PDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Seas 12 to 16 ft at 9 to 10 seconds and south to southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. Isolated gusts as high as 45 kt possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

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