Gale Warning 12/20/2024 02:09 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued December 20 at 2:09AM PST until December 20 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 20, 2024 - 2:09am
Expires: 
December 20, 2024 - 10:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 10 to 12 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 12 to 14 ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 3 PM PST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm; Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm; Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA