Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
843 PM PDT Fri Sep 22 2023

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/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0034.230924T2200Z-230925T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
843 PM PDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
  9 to 14 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
213 PM PDT Fri Sep 22 2023

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/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.A.0017.230925T0000Z-230926T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
213 PM PDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 12 ft at 10 seconds and south winds 20 to 30
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
  out 10 NM.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://weather.gov/portland/marine