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Gale Warning
ActivePoint Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM; Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands; Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 kt and combined seas 9 to 12 ft when conditions are worst.
* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Thursday to 5 AM 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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