Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 24 at 2:45PM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 2:45pm
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 10:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 14 to 19 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 35
to 45 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized wind gusts to 50 kt possible.
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