Gale Warning for East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca; Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands; Admiralty Inlet
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Admiralty Inlet, 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 and 1 more
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and Admiralty Inlet. When: From 2 AM to...
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. Check to ensure that moorings are sufficient for strong winds, as boats may become loose and break free from loose lines.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Warning issued September 1 at 9:25AM PDT until September 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Official revision - Alert
Gale Warning issued September 1 at 9:25AM PDT until September 2 at 11:00PM PDT 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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