Alert archive / California / Gale Warnings in 2020

Gale Warning 2, NWS Los Angeles, CA

January 4, 2020

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this gale warning at Jan 4, 2020, 1:18 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 5, 2020, 3:00 AM PST. It was in force for 30 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 4, 2020, 1:18 PM PST (21:18 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 5, 2020, 3:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 6, 2020, 9:03 AM PST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

As transmitted.

216 
WHUS76 KLOX 042118
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
118 PM PST Sat Jan 4 2020

PZZ670-673-676-050530-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.200104T2118Z-200105T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KLOX.GL.A.0001.200105T1100Z-200106T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.GL.W.0002.200105T1100Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
118 PM PST Sat Jan 4 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  combined seas 10 to 15 feet expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest 
  California. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-050530-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.200105T1100Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
118 PM PST Sat Jan 4 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO
3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
239 
WHUS76 KLOX 050417
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
817 PM PST Sat Jan 4 2020

PZZ670-673-676-051230-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200105T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0002.200105T1100Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
817 PM PST Sat Jan 4 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  combined seas 10 to 15 feet expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ650-051230-
/O.EXA.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.200105T1100Z-200106T1100Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
817 PM PST Sat Jan 4 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. 
  Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ645-051230-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.200105T1100Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
817 PM PST Sat Jan 4 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO
3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
141 
WHUS76 KLOX 051042
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
242 AM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

PZZ670-673-676-051845-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200105T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0002.200105T1100Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
242 AM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  combined seas 10 to 15 feet expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ655-051845-
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.200105T2300Z-200106T2300Z/
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
242 AM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ650-051845-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.200105T1100Z-200106T2300Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
242 AM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. 
  Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ645-051845-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.200105T1100Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
242 AM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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158 
WHUS76 KLOX 051712
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
912 AM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

PZZ670-673-676-060115-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
912 AM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  combined seas 10 to 15 feet when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest 
  California. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-060115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
912 AM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ655-060115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.200105T2300Z-200106T2300Z/
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
912 AM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ650-060115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T2300Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
912 AM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. 
  Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
767 
WHUS76 KLOX 052214
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
214 PM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

PZZ670-673-676-060615-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
214 PM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  combined seas 10 to 15 feet when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest 
  California. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-060615-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
214 PM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ655-060615-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.200105T2300Z-200106T2300Z/
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
214 PM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ650-060615-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T2300Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
214 PM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. 
  Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
632 
WHUS76 KLOX 060417
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
817 PM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

PZZ655-061230-
/O.UPG.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T2000Z/
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
817 PM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 knots and hazardous sea 
  conditions.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ670-673-676-061100-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
817 PM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  combined seas 10 to 15 feet when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-061100-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
817 PM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ650-061230-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T2300Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
817 PM PST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. 
  Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
146 
WHUS76 KLOX 061007
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
207 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2020

PZZ670-673-676-061815-
/O.CAN.KLOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200107T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
207 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest 
  California. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ655-061815-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T2000Z/
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
207 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Between Point Mugu and Malibu and S of Palos Verdes
  Peninsula to Catalina...Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with 
  gusts to 35 knots this morning and hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-061700-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T1700Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
207 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ650-061815-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T2300Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
207 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. 
  Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
034 
WHUS76 KLOX 061703
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
903 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2020

PZZ655-062000-
/O.CAN.KLOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T2000Z/
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
903 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ645-061815-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T1700Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
903 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The next threat of strong winds will be Tuesday night.

$$

PZZ670-673-676-070115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200107T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
903 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest 
  California. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ650-062300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T2300Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
903 AM PST Mon Jan 6 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. 
  Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Los Angeles, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 4, 10:09 AM PST, 3 hours 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 4, 10:09 AM PST, 3 hours 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1009 AM PST Sat Jan 4 2020

updated aviation discussion

.SYNOPSIS...04/220 AM.

The area will remain dry as high pressure dominates the area this
weekend with high clouds and slightly above normal temperatures.
Gusty northerly to northeasterly winds are expected Sunday and
Monday.

&&

.SHORT TERM (TDY-MON)...04/938 AM.

Stratus coverage was even patchier than expected this morning but
there were some brief ceilings along the Central Coast and parts
of srn SB and Ventura Counties. Today will be another fine winter
day across southern California but at least a few degrees cooler
than Friday and up to 10 degrees cooler along the Central Coast.
This is mainly due to the shift from moderate offshore to lightly
onshore today which will pull in cooler air off the ocean. There
will be some wispy high clouds but still a mostly sunny day.

Strong northerly winds still on track for the latter half of
Sunday then shifting to Santa Anas (northeast) Monday. Models
still very consistent showing a LAX-BFL gradient between -9 and
10mb Sunday night which is in the high percentiles historically.
This paired with decent upper support and cold air advection
confidence is pretty high that we'll see warning level winds in
the higher mountains at least. Possibly some brief warning level
gusts in the hills of srn SB, Ventura, and LA Counties and will
strongly consider adding the Santa Monica Mountains to the watch
which will likely be converted to a warning by this afternoon
pending coordination with surrounding offices.

***From Previous Discussion***

A little trof will ripple over the area Sunday it will not have
much effect. Skies may be partly cloudy and max temps will fall 2
to 4 degrees everywhere.

What the trof will do, however, is to usher in a significant
northerly wind event. A meso sfc high will develop in the southern
San Joaquin Vly and the KLAX-KBFL gradient will increase to a near
record -9 MB. This very strong gradient along with a little upper
support and some cold air advection will bring very strong winds
to the SBA/VTA/LA mtns as well as the area around the LA/VTA
county line and the SBA south coast. High wind watches are in
effect for the SBA/VTA/LA mtns later Sunday into Monday morning.
It seems likely that the watch areas will be converted to
warnings. Along with the warnings high end wind advisories will
likely be needed for the vlys either side of the LA/VTA county
line. These strong north winds will likely push San Joaquin Vly
moisture up the north slopes and will form cloudy conditions there
along with a slight chc of snow or rain (But likely nothing too
concerning for travelers).

The sfc high will move to the NE by Monday morning and the north
wind event will shift to a NE Santa Ana event. This will be a more
typical Santa Ana with no warning level winds just mid level
advisory wind speeds. Adiabatic compressional warming will bring
some warming to the cst/vlys of VTA/LA county while the SLO/SBA
coasts will see little change in max temps. The interior will cool
as cool air advects in off of the desert.

.LONG TERM (TUE-FRI)...04/317 AM.

The GFS and EC are in decent agreement through Thursday and then
grow out of phase on Friday.

Not much excitement on Tuesday. There will be a weak ridge
overhead in the morning along with weaker NE offshore flow. There
will be some Santa Ana winds but with no upper or thermal support
they will not reach advisory levels. Temperatures will follow the
traditional day 2 Santa Ana pattern: a little cooler at the coast
and slightly warmer inland.

A little inside slider moves through Tuesday night and sets up
another round of North winds. The winds will likely be weaker
than the winds Sunday night but there is a chc there will be
enough upper and thermal support to create another strong wind
event. There will also be enough north flow to create clouds and
a slight chc of showers on the north slopes along the Kern County
line. Max temps will cool into the 60s for the csts/vlys and 50s
for the inland non mtn areas.

Dry NW flow will be the order of the day on Thursday. Skies will
be partly cloudy with high clouds except on the north slopes
where the upslope flow will continue to bring clouds and a slight
chc of showers. The interior will cool some as hgts lower but the
coasts and vlys will not see much change.

The EC and the bulk of its ensemble members bring a 561 DM hgts
and a cut off low to the area Friday. The GFS and some of its
ensemble members bring a 576 DM upper level ridge to state. The EC
has more ensemble members supporting its soln so went more with it
and did not warm things up. Neither solution bring rain.

&&

.AVIATION...04/1808Z.

At 1730Z at KLAX, there was a weak surface-based inversion. The
top of the inversion was at 1600 ft with a temperature of 15
degrees C.

Moderate confidence in the 18Z TAFs at KPRB, KSBP and KSMX due to
uncertainties in the timing and extent of low clouds and IFR/MVFR
conditions late tonight and Sun morning. The timing of the onset
of these conditions may be off +/- an hour or two, and the timing
between flight cats may also be off a few hours. There is also a
30% chance that low clouds will be intermittent and remain above
IFR.

Elsewhere, there is hi confidence the airfields will remain VFR
thru the TAF period.

KLAX...Hi confidence in VFR conditions through Sun afternoon.

KBUR...Hi confidence in VFR conditions through Sun morning.

&&

.MARINE...04/827 AM.

For the coastal waters north and west of the Channel Islands,
moderate to high confidence in the current forecast. N to NW winds
are likely to increase in strength through this afternoon and
reach Small Craft Advisory (SCA) level by this evening (late
tonight for the waters closest to shore), so SCAs have been issued
starting tonight. There is a 40% chance that SCA level winds may
develop over the outer portion of the waters during the late
afternoon. High confidence that winds will increase to gale force
on Sunday and last through at least Sunday night for the outer
portion. A Gale Watch has been issued and will be in effect
starting at 3am Sunday. Winds will weaken back to SCA level
strength by Sunday night and last through Monday afternoon or
evening. Moderate confidence in SCA level winds returning Tuesday
night.

For the coastal waters inside the southern California bight,
moderate confidence in current forecast. SCA level winds may reach
the western portion of the Santa Barbara Channel Sunday afternoon
and evening. Moderate confidence in SCA level NE winds and seas
up to 7 ft impacting these waters, especially south of Ventura in
the areas prone to Santa Ana winds Sunday night into Monday.

&&

.BEACHES...04/829 AM.

Another large NW swell is forecast to move into the coastal
waters tonight and Sunday with high surf possible again for west
and northwest facing beaches. High surf is likely to occur at
the beaches along the Central Coast. There is also a moderate
chance of high surf developing at Ventura County beaches Sunday
and Sunday evening. Strong rip currents are likely to continue
through the weekend.

&&

.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...High Surf Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 3 AM
      PST Monday for zones 34-35. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     High Wind Watch in effect from Sunday afternoon through
      Monday morning for zones 52>54. (See LAXNPWLOX).
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST
      Monday for zone 645. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Small Craft Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 3 AM
      PST Sunday for zones 670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Gale Watch in effect from late tonight through Sunday evening
      for zones 670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).

&&

.HAZARD POTENTIAL OUTLOOK (MON-FRI).

Strong and damaging north to northeast winds are possible Monday,
focused over the mountains. Strong northerly winds possible again
Wednesday into Thursday.

&&

PUBLIC...MW/Rorke
AVIATION...Sirard
MARINE...Stewart/Sirard
BEACHES...Hall/Sirard
SYNOPSIS...TF/Phillips

weather.gov/losangeles

The office that day

Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 3, 8:35 PM PSTGale WatchLOX17 hr
Jan 3, 9:34 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryLOX60 hr
Jan 4, 2:59 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX65 hr
Jan 4, 12:58 PM PSTBeach Hazards StatementLOX45 hr
Jan 4, 1:30 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningLOX37 hr
Jan 4, 1:30 PM PSTWind AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles68 hr

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