Gale Warning posted....20-30kt winds, gusts to 40+ FYI 1/22/2023

Tunahead

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  • Aug 11, 2006
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    Looks like a gnarly day from the Catalina Channel to Santa Barbara out to the Channel Islands today 1/22.

    Weather Alerts-Costa mesa, CA​


    Gale Warning​

    From Sun 5 pm until Mon 12 pm PST
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    Action Recommended​

    Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

    Issued By​

    Los Angeles - CA, US, National Weather Service

    Affected Area​

    Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands

    Description​

    ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON PST MONDAY... WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. WHERE...Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon PST Monday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

    Wind Advisory​

    From Sun 10 pm until Mon 2 pm PST

    Beach Hazard Statement​

    Until Mon 12 pm PST
     
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