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Gale Warning for Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM; Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands; Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands

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What: Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. Impacts: Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. Where: Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California. When: For the...

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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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* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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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5 captured
  1. Update

    Gale Warning issued July 27 at 1:25PM PDT until July 28 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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  2. Alert

    Gale Warning issued July 27 at 9:02AM PDT until July 28 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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  3. Update

    Gale Warning issued July 27 at 9:02AM PDT until July 28 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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  4. Update

    Gale Warning issued July 27 at 3:02AM PDT until July 28 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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  5. Alert

    Gale Warning issued July 26 at 8:29PM PDT until July 28 at 3:00AM 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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