Gale Warning 12/22/2024 14:06 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued December 22 at 2:06PM PST until December 22 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 22, 2024 - 2:06pm
Expires: 
December 22, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM PST this evening. * 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: 
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA