Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 20 at 3:07PM PST until December 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 20, 2024 - 3:07pm
Expires:
December 21, 2024 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30
to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Saturday.
For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* 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