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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 21 to 25 feet and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM Saturday to 3 AM PST Sunday.
* 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.
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