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Gale Warning

Active

Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Nov 13, 4:00 PM PST

Issued Nov 13, 2:56 AM PST

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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.

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.

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