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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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