Gale Warning
Gale Warning issued October 31 at 3:44PM PDT until November 1 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Alert Description
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 4 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.