Gale Warning for Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm, Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm, Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm, East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. When: Until 7 PM PST Wednesday.
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued November 10 at 9:56AM PST until November 11 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
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Gale Warning issued November 10 at 9:56AM PST until November 11 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
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Gale Warning issued November 10 at 9:56AM PST until November 11 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
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Source and limitations
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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