Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 20 at 11:46PM PST until December 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 20, 2024 - 11:46pm
Expires:
December 21, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25
kt and seas 9 to 11 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to
35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft. For the second
Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 13 to 18
ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST
Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST
Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM
Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late
Saturday night through Sunday 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 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA