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Gale Warning

Active

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

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...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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