Storm Warning

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 6 AM PST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very large NW swell of ~28ft at 18sec is expected to fill into the coastal waters this evening. Expect continued marine hazards through the weekend into early next week.