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Gale Warning

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Tinian Coastal Waters; Saipan Coastal Waters

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago

Ends Oct 4, 4:00 PM ChST

Issued Oct 4, 5:04 AM ChST

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 kt with frequent gusts to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Typhoon Choi-wan (26W) moves north- northeast and away from the islands, a strong monsoon surge will continue across the area. Strong to near-gale force winds with frequent gale-force gusts will continue over Tinian and Saipan coastal waters through this afternoon, gradually diminishing through tonight.

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.

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