Small Craft Advisory 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 you need to know
- Applies to
- Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 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, Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
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What is happening
What: West winds 15 to 25 kt. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. When: From 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday.
What the bulletin says to do
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued August 2 at 1:46AM PDT until August 3 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued August 2 at 1:46AM PDT until August 3 at 2:00AM 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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