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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
Starts
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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 21 to 26 feet and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 20 feet expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until noon PST today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas forecasted to remain chaotic through Monday with additional warnings and advisories possible.
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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