Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 23 at 1:07AM PST until December 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 1:07am
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and
seas 18 to 23 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40
kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4
AM PST Tuesday.
* 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