Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 17 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 14 to 17 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 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.