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Gale Watch
ActiveWest Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft possible.
* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning.
* 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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