Gale Watch for Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena 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, Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 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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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Future
- Official certainty
- Possible
What is happening
What: For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 feet and west winds 5 to 15 kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility....
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 Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 feet and west winds 5 to 15 kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 3 PM PST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued November 15 at 2:54PM PST until November 18 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued November 15 at 2:54PM PST until November 18 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued November 15 at 2:54PM PST until November 18 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued November 15 at 2:54PM PST until November 18 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Official revision
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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