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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm; Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 35 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 6 PM 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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