Usually after the squall line/storms have passed, the low that generated them has passed also. And the seas will quickly lie down and you will find that the wind has either veered or backed, depending on whether that low was north or south of you. Those waves are wind generated and will lie down quickly. Now ocassionally a storm can push long swells far ahead of itself and you can note by the seas and the changing clouds what the weather will be in a few hours.
Storm sailing may be only about 3 to 10% of your time on the water. 3% if you are lucky
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