Small Craft Advisory for Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm
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What: For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Coastal Waters From Point...
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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, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 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 6 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 9 at 2:52AM PDT until October 10 at 6:00PM 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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