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Gale Warning
ActiveCoastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight Thursday night to 3 PM PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PST Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very large NW swell of 25ft at 19sec is expected to fill into the coastal waters Friday afternoon. Expect continued hazards through the weekend..
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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