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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the first Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 feet and south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 20 feet expected. For the second Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet and west winds 5 to 15 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PST Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 PM PST Monday.
* 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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