Gale Warning 12/22/2024 08:38 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued December 22 at 8:38AM PST until December 22 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 22, 2024 - 8:38am
Expires: 
December 22, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * 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 severe conditions.
Area Description: 
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA