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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 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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