Gale Warning 12/25/2024 15:02 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued December 25 at 3:02PM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 25, 2024 - 3:02pm
Expires: 
December 25, 2024 - 11:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * 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