Gale Watch for Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What: For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Waters from Pt. St....
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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.
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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PDT Friday night. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued October 7 at 10:13PM PDT until October 10 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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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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