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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 PM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to midnight PDT tonight.
* 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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