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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 Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening.
* 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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