Gale Warning
Gale Warning issued October 31 at 3:44PM PDT until November 1 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Alert Description
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 16 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 14 to 17 ft. * WHERE...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 James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PDT Saturday. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 3 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Safety Instructions
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.