Headline:
Gale Watch issued December 27 at 2:44PM PST until December 29 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Gale Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 2:44pm
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 10:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. For the Gale
Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
14 to 17 feet possible.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm and Cape
Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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