Gale Warning 12/20/2024 21:43 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued December 20 at 9:43PM PST until December 21 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 20, 2024 - 9:43pm
Expires: 
December 21, 2024 - 5:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Francisco CA