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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 Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 feet and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized storm force gusts are possible as the front passes tonight just north of Cape Mendocino and around Point St. George.
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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