Headline:
Gale Warning issued April 2 at 2:21AM PDT until April 3 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2025 - 2:21am
Expires:
April 2, 2025 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 9 to 13 ft when conditions are worst.
* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest
California.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.
* 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; Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands; Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA