Gale Warning 12/24/2024 14:45 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued December 24 at 2:45PM PST until December 25 at 4:00PM 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 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 15 ft. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * 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: 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA