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 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.