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Gale Watch
Issued: 4:41 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * 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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