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Hazardous Seas Warning
ActiveWaters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
Status
In Progress
Started 35 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas around 21 feet and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Sunday.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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