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Gale Warning 15, NWS Los Angeles, CA

March 28, 2021

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 28, 2021, 2:34 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 2:12 PM PDT. It was in force for 7 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
Mar 28, 2021, 2:34 PM PDT (21:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 2:12 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

As transmitted.

748 
WHUS76 KLOX 282134
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
234 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

PZZ670-673-676-290545-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T0000Z-210329T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KLOX.GL.A.0012.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.GL.W.0015.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
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-
234 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  combined seas 7 to 12 feet when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10
  to 60 NM and Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island
  westward 60 nm offshore including San Miguel, Santa Rosa, San
  Nicolas, and Santa Barbara Islands. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 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. Check conditions prior to leaving
safe harbor.

&&

$$

PZZ645-290545-
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
234 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT 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.
Check conditions prior to leaving safe harbor.

&&

$$

PZZ650-655-290545-
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
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-
234 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT 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.
Check conditions prior to leaving safe harbor.

&&

$$
Kj
5 follow-up statements
477 
WHUS76 KLOX 290315
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
815 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

PZZ670-673-676-291115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210329T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0015.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
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-
815 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  combined seas 7 to 12 feet when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10
  to 60 NM and Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island
  westward 60 nm offshore including San Miguel, Santa Rosa, San
  Nicolas, and Santa Barbara Islands. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 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. Check conditions prior to leaving
safe harbor.

&&

$$

PZZ645-291115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
815 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT 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.
Check conditions prior to leaving safe harbor. 

&&

$$

PZZ650-655-291115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
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-
815 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT 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.
Check conditions prior to leaving safe harbor.

&&

$$
Kj
883 
WHUS76 KLOX 290922
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
222 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

PZZ670-673-676-291730-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210329T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0015.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
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-
222 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  combined seas 7 to 11 feet expected when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-291730-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
222 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ650-655-291730-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
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-
222 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
431 
WHUS76 KLOX 291605
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

PZZ670-673-676-300015-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210329T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0015.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
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-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  combined seas 7 to 11 feet expected when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-300015-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ650-655-300015-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
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-
905 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
668 
WHUS76 KLOX 292112
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
212 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

PZZ670-673-676-300400-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210329T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KLOX.GL.W.0015.210329T2112Z-210330T0400Z/
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-
212 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  combined seas 7 to 11 feet when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-300400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
212 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ650-655-300400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.210329T2200Z-210330T0400Z/
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-
212 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
600 
WHUS76 KLOX 300403
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
903 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

PZZ670-673-676-301215-
/O.EXP.KLOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210330T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.SC.Y.0033.210330T0403Z-210330T1700Z/
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 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-650-655-300515-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210330T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
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-
903 PM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have fallen below Small Craft Advisory levels.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 2:20 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX43 hr

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