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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, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 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.

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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