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Gale Warning issued October 21 at 3:07PM PDT until October 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 1 hr ago United States
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* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas
7 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to
60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 9 PM PDT
Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM PDT
Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionWaters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-21T23:15:00-07:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm

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