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