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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
Status
In Progress
Started 25 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 14 to 17 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 24 to 29 feet and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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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