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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveEast Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island; Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 2 to 5 ft expected when conditions are worst.
* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 5 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.
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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