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Gale Watch
ActiveEast Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island; Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 2 to 5 ft possible when conditions are worst.
* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of most concern nearshore from Ventura to Malibu and out to Anacapa island.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined seas.
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