Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 22 at 10:13AM PST until December 22 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 22, 2024 - 10:13am
Expires:
December 22, 2024 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts
to 45 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
and seas 17 to 22 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM PST this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM PST
Monday.
* 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; 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