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Gale Warning — Majuro Coastal Waters

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 21, 10:12 AM UTC · Updated Sep 21, 4:05 AM UTC
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts to 40 kt. * WHERE...Majuro Coastal Waters. * WHEN...Until 3 AM ChST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, but localized, monsoon surge is generating near-gale force winds with frequent gale force gusts. Winds will be stronger in heavier showers. 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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Majuro Coastal Waters

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Majuro Coastal Waters

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Sep 21, 4:05 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts to 40 kt. * WHERE...Majuro Coastal Waters. * WHEN...Until 3 AM ChST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, but localized, monsoon surge is generating near-gale force winds with frequent gale force gusts. Winds will be stronger in heavier showers. 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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