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Gale Warning

Puget Sound and Hood Canal

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 Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PDT tonight. For the 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.

Time Information

Effective
Nov 1, 2025, 4:00 PM
Expires
Nov 1, 2025, 6:45 AM
Issued
Oct 31, 2025, 10:44 PM

Alert Details

Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Seattle WA
National Weather Service

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