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Gale Warning

Active

Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago

Ends Oct 11, 4:00 AM PDT

Issued Oct 9, 2:59 PM PDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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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