Gale Warning
Gale Warning issued October 31 at 3:44PM PDT until November 1 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Alert Description
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM to 8 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.