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Maritime Wind

Alert Priority

Warning

Warning Instructions

At sea, a storm warning is a warning issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when winds between 48 knots (89 km/h, 55 mph) and 63 knots (117 km/h, 73 mph) are occurring or predicted to occur soon.

CAP Warning Category

Meteorological

CAP Warning Certainty

Observed

CAP Warning Severity

Unknown

CAP Warning Urgency

Unknown

CAP Warning Response Type

Execute

Description

A Storm Warning is issued for coastal, offshore, and high seas areas when winds of 48-63 knots not associated with a tropical cyclone are occurring or forecast.

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An image of a red flag with a black square in the center of it blowing in the wind.

Swim at your Own Risk

Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments.  Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time.  Actual conditions may differ.  Lifeguards are not always on duty or available.  Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you. 

Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.

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