Gale Warning for 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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- Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands, Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands
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What is happening
What: Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft when conditions are worst. Impacts: Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. Where: Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San...
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...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Saturday. * 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 July 23 at 2:13AM PDT until July 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Gale Warning issued July 22 at 8:40PM PDT until July 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Gale Warning issued July 22 at 1:11PM PDT until July 23 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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