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What is a Strong Wind Warning?

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What is a Strong Wind Warning?

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A Strong Wind Warning is an alert issued to advise mariners that marine wind speeds between 20 and 33 knots inclusive are occurring, or are expected to occur. The main purpose of the Strong Wind Warning is to alert near-shore mariners and operators of smaller vessels to strong wind conditions that may impact their operations. The terminology for this alert replaces the “Small Craft Warning” which was previously issued for the same wind speed criteria.