Gale Warning for Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm
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What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery...
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...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 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 5 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued October 24 at 11:08AM PDT until October 24 at 11:00PM 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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