Small Craft Advisory for Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 10 nm; Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 10 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island
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What you need to know
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- Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 10 nm, Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 10 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island
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What is happening
What: Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 8 to 11 ft expected. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 10 nm and Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border Extending 10 to 60 nm out...
What the bulletin says to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 8 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 10 nm and Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border Extending 10 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be high and steep with waves heights 8 to 11 feet and average periods around 8 seconds. Wind gusts will be strongest near San Clemente Island, where near- gale conditions are possible.
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 15 at 12:54AM PST until November 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS San Diego CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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