What is happening
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 12 ft at 17 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 11 to 16 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM early this morning to 7 AM PST Friday. Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Official 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.
