BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 03 - Before Heading Out
Storm Warning
Storm winds have a continuous speed of 48 to 63 knots (89 to 117 km/h). Water surface conditions during a Storm Warning are extremely rough with waves over 8 m in height. During such conditions, Environment Canada will issue a Storm Warning. It is not safe to operate a pleasure craft under these conditions.
Operators of vessels caught in storm warning conditions should immediately signal distress and need of assistance.
