One product issued by NWS for: 8NM W Santa Barbara CA
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 110 PM PST Sat Jan 18 2025 PZZ650-655-190700- /O.NEW.KLOX.GL.A.0003.250121T0000Z-250121T2000Z/ 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- 110 PM PST Sat Jan 18 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 4 to 8 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...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$