Gale Warning for Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- 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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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 9 PM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Warning issued October 21 at 3:07PM PDT until October 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Official revision - Alert
Gale Warning issued October 21 at 3:07PM PDT until October 23 at 9:00PM PDT 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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