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Small Craft Advisory

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

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very large NW swell of 28ft at 18sec is expected to fill into the coastal waters Friday afternoon. Expect continued marine hazards through the weekend into early next week.

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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