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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveWaters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Friday.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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