Gale Warning
Gale Warning issued December 17 at 11:02PM PST until December 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Alert Description
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 17 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Thursday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * 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.