Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 22 at 9:01PM PST until December 24 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 22, 2024 - 9:01pm
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Gale Warning,
south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 16 to
21 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 12 to 17
feet.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 6 AM to 3 PM PST
Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Monday to 1 AM PST
Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Monday.
* 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 Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA