Gale Warning for East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island; Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands
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What you need to know
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- East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island, Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 2 to 5 ft expected when conditions are worst. Impacts: Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. Where: East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including...
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...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 2 to 5 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 5 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.
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Gale Warning issued October 15 at 1:09PM PDT until October 16 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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