What is happening
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening 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.
