Small Craft Advisory for East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island; Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands
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What you need to know
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- East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island, Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 2 to 5 ft possible when conditions are worst. Impacts: Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. Where: East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA...
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 combined seas.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 2 to 5 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of most concern nearshore from Ventura to Malibu and out to Anacapa island.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 14 at 12:23PM PDT until October 15 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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