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- Gale Warnings are issued when wind speeds of 34 to 47 knots, excluding gusts, are occurring or are forecast to occur. These warnings are relevant to all marine interests and can be issued for all marine areas (coastal, inland and offshore) that have a regular or recreational marine forecast.
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Marine weather forecasts include four types of severe weather warnings: small craft, gale, storm, and hurricane force winds. The meanings of these warnings are described below.
- Canadian marine warning program: chapter 1 - Canada.ca
Gale Warnings are issued when wind speeds of 34 to 47 knots,...
- Canadian marine warning program: chapter 1 - Canada.ca
- Wind Warnings
- Strong Wind Warnings
- Gale Warnings
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- Hurricane Force Wind Warnings
•Strong Wind Warnings
•Gale Warnings
•Storm Warnings
•Hurricane Force Wind Warnings
Wind warnings are typically issued for more than one marine forecast area at a time. Marine wind warnings are included in the Recreational Boating Forecast, where available, and the Regular Forecast bulletins, and are conveyed using the keywords “in effect”.
There are four categories of wind warnings that are recognized by Environment Canada (Strong Wind, Gale, Storm, and Hurricane Force Wind). Wind warnings are issued with as much advance notice to mariners as possible, in an effort to provide them with the opportunity to make timely decisions about their safety and security.
Strong Wind Warnings are issued when wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, excluding gusts, are occurring or are expected to occur. These warnings are primarily issued during the recreational or summer boating season and are intended for coastal or inland waters only. Note that Strong Wind Warnings are not issued for marine areas where strong winds occur ...
Gale Warnings are issued when wind speeds of 34 to 47 knots, excluding gusts, are occurring or are forecast to occur. These warnings are relevant to all marine interests and can be issued for all marine areas (coastal, inland and offshore) that have a regular or recreational marine forecast.
Storm Warnings are issued when wind speeds of 48 to 63 knots, excluding gusts, are occurring or are forecast to occur. These warnings are relevant to all marine interests and can be issued for all marine areas (coastal, inland and offshore) that have a regular or recreational marine forecast.
Hurricane Force Wind Warnings are issued when winds of 64 knots or greater, excluding gusts, are occurring or are forecast to occur. These warnings are relevant to all marine interests and can be issued for all marine areas (coastal, inland and offshore) that have a regular or recreational marine forecast. Note that a Hurricane Force Wind Warning does not suggest that a hurricane is expected, only that the expected wind speeds will be comparable.
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In Canada, the Meteorological Service of Canada branch of the Environment and Climate Change Canada issues a similar gale warning for lakes, oceans, and other marine areas within the country. Usage in the Philippines
Criteria for marine weather alerts: Strong wind warnings are issued when wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, excluding gusts, are occurring or are expected to occur. Gale warnings are issued when wind speeds of 34 to 47 knots, excluding gusts, are occurring or are forecast to occur.
Mar 15, 2024 · Canada: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is the Canadian government department responsible for issuing gale warnings through the Meteorological Service of Canada. ECCC ensures that marine users and coastal residents are informed about potential strong wind events that may pose threats to life and property.
8 hours ago · 2024-06-28. When severe weather threatens, Environment Canada issues alerts that notify those in affected areas in Canada so that they can take steps to protect themselves and their property from harm. The type of alert issued depends on the severity and timing of the event. Special statements: issued to highlight significant weather or express ...
Jan 1, 2023 · For Canada, it’s the Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Meteorological Service of Canada. The United Kingdom, on the other hand, has the Meteorological Office to issue gale warnings. They also broadcast weather reports on the radio four times a day at 198 kHz BBC Radio Channel 4.
