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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT... For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 1 PM PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Thursday.
* 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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