Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 7 at 8:57AM PST until January 8 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 8:57am
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
kt and combined seas 5 to 8 ft expected when conditions are
worst.
* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt.
Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Area Description:
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA