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Gale Watch

East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island; Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands

Ended Oct 16, 5:00 PM PDT

Map of the Gale Watch over East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 16, 3:00 AM PDT
Until
Oct 16, 5:00 PM PDT
Issued
Oct 14, 12:23 PM PDT
Updated
3 times, last Oct 15, 7:05 AM PDT
Office
Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
Number
21 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate
Where
Pacific waters

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON

What
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 3 to 5 ft possible when conditions are worst.
Where
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands.
When
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Friday afternoon.
Impacts
Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
Additional details
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

What to do

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 combined seas.

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