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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
204 AM PDT Sun Apr 14 2024

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Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
204 AM PDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East
  Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
204 AM PDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft at 10
  seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  out to 10 nm, and West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De
  Fuca.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

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Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
204 AM PDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 10
  seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

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