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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 9 PM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM PDT Friday.
* 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.
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