Gale Warning

Active

West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca; Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca; East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca

Starts Sep 25, 8:00 AM PDT

Ends Sep 26, 5:00 AM PDT

Issued Sep 25, 1:39 AM PDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 kt.

* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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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