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
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- Ends or expires
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
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- Likely
What is happening
What: For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. 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...
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. 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 Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued November 14 at 9:08AM PST until November 15 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 14 at 9:08AM PST until November 15 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 14 at 9:08AM PST until November 15 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 14 at 2:47AM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 14 at 2:47AM PST until November 15 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 14 at 2:47AM PST until November 15 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 14 at 2:47AM PST until November 15 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 13 at 9:14PM PST until November 15 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 13 at 9:14PM PST until November 15 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 13 at 9:14PM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Warning issued November 13 at 9:14PM PST until November 15 at 3:00AM 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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