Gale Warning for Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm, Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm, Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm, Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 3 PM PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 1 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very large NW swell of 25ft at 19sec is expected to fill into the coastal waters Friday afternoon. Expect continued hazards through the weekend.
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Official revisions
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Gale Warning issued November 11 at 3:12PM PST until November 13 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 11 at 3:12PM PST until November 13 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 11 at 3:12PM PST until November 13 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 11 at 3:12PM PST until November 13 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Eureka CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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