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Gale Warning

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Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Oct 9, 11:00 PM PDT

Issued Oct 9, 2:52 AM PDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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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