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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveCoastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PST Thursday night. For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Data from the National Weather Service
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