Gale Watch for 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 Out 10 Nm +3 more
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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: South winds 25 to 35 kt Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. When: From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.
What the bulletin says to do
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued August 31 at 1:35AM PDT until September 2 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued August 31 at 1:35AM 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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