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Gale Warning Issued for Big Island Waters

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3:24 PM HST Monday, Dec. 16, 2019: National Weather Service Honolulu

GALE WARNING THROUGH 6 PM HST TUESDAY

What: East winds 25 to 35 knots. Seas building to 10 to 17 feet.

Affected Areas: Big Island Leeward Waters, Alenuihaha Channel, Pailolo Channel, Big Island Southeast Waters and Ma‘alaea Bay.

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Impacts: Strong winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.

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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