Gale warning issued for east winds and high seas, Seattle WA
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a gale warning for east winds of 30 to 40 knots and seas of 8 to 15 feet expected in the western entrance and nearby waterways. Mariners are warned of hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Vessels are advised to navigate cautiously during this period from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Audio|Source: Ballard Marine - Ch 13, 14 and 16
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Transcript:
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Security, security,
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all stations, all stations, all stations. This is United States Coast Guard Sector Pugentown, United States Coast Guard District of Pugent Sound, United States Coast Guard Sector Pugent.
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There will be gale warning, east winds, 30 to 40 knots, and seas 8 to 15 feet in the west entrance,
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west entrance, west borders, straight of Fondon, Fukuca, and Central U.S. border, straight of Fondayuca, from 2 p.m.
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afternoon to 6 p.m.
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Wednesday, strong wind will cause hazardous conditions which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Vessels in the area are advised to navigate with caution. This is United States Coast Guard sector staff out.
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Location mentioned:
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks, 3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107
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