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Why was Small Craft Warning replaced with Strong Wind Warning although the wind speed criteria did not change?

April 26, 2017craft criteria small speed strong warning wind

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Why was Small Craft Warning replaced with Strong Wind Warning although the wind speed criteria did not change?

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The terminology “Strong Wind Warning” is used to more accurately describe the nature of the alert, and it is less likely to be misinterpreted. As well, the definition of “small craft” is not entirely obvious and may be subject to misinterpretation.