Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
225 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2023

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Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
225 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2023

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

* WHAT...Seas 13 to 18 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 25 to 35
  kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible.

* WHERE...Portions of South Washington, North Oregon coastal
  waters.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning 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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