Gale Watch for Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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 8:53AM PDT until October 9 at 9:00AM 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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