What was issued
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 14 to 16 ft at 13 seconds and
south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 16
ft at 14 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 14 to 16 ft at 12 seconds
and south winds 30 to 35 kt with isolated gusts up to 45 kt
possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Hazardous
Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Thursday.
Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What you should do
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.
Affected area