Strong wind warnings are issued whenever winds of 25 knots or more are expected. The strong wind can increase the swell and length of the waves making boating unsafe. The information supplied about wind strength can help people make decisions about their boating plans. Still no cause for concern, provided shelter for a small boat is not far distant and up wind. The added motion of the boat with the more noticeable persistence of the breeze should put skippers on the alert.
Numerous whitecaps are now present.
Small open boats should be heading for shelter. White horses' are formed on the crests and there is a chance of spray. Skippers of small open boats, especially craft with little or no inbuilt buoyancy and small-capacity engines, should decide to return to shelter without delay and with extreme caution. All on board should be wearing PFDs. Small sailing craft in open waters should have returned to shelter.