Gale Warning for Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm, Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM, Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 15 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and...
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 hazardous conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:24AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:24AM PDT until October 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:24AM PDT until October 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS San Francisco CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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