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Gale Warning

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Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm

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Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today.
* 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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