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Gale Warning
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
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 12 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PST Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Friday to 1 AM PST 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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