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Gale Warning

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Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm; Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 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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