* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. 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 35 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.