Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 23 at 2:38AM PST until December 24 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 2:38am
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 10:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 18 to 22 feet expected. For the Gale Warning,
south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to
23 feet expected.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm and Pt St
George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 1 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1
AM PST Tuesday.
* 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 Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA