Small Craft Advisory for Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What: For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
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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 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Thursday to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 7 at 10:13PM 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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