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Gale Warning for Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca; East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca

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What: West winds 20 to 30 kt. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. When: Until 3 AM PDT Sunday.

What the bulletin says to do

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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* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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2 captured
  1. Update

    Gale Warning issued August 8 at 8:59PM PDT until August 9 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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  2. Alert

    Gale Warning issued August 8 at 1:02PM PDT until August 9 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Seattle WA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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