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Gale Watch
ActiveWaters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 feet and west winds 5 to 15 kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet possible.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 3 PM PST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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