Gale Watch for Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm, 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
- Official urgency
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- Possible
What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Saturday to 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Lifecycle record
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Gale Watch issued July 30 at 8:28PM PDT until August 3 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued July 30 at 8:28PM PDT until August 3 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued July 30 at 8:28PM PDT until August 3 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued July 30 at 1:56PM PDT until August 3 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued July 30 at 1:56PM PDT until August 3 at 9:00AM 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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