What was issued
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 14 to 19 ft at 14 seconds and
south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the
Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18
ft at 15 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with isolated gusts
up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 11 to 14 ft at 12
seconds and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
possible.
* 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...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 afternoon 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