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Gale Warning 41, NWS Los Angeles, CA

August 16, 2021

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this gale warning at Aug 16, 2021, 9:05 AM PDT. It took effect at Aug 16, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 5 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
Aug 16, 2021, 9:05 AM PDT (16:05 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 16, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Aug 16, 2021, 7:45 PM PDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

As transmitted.

736 
WHUS76 KLOX 161605
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
905 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

PZZ670-170015-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-210816T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.GL.W.0041.210816T2200Z-210817T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
905 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  combined seas 6 to 7 feet expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ673-170015-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-210817T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.GL.W.0041.210817T0000Z-210817T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
905 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  combined seas 4 to 7 feet expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and 
  westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-170015-
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0109.210816T2200Z-210817T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
905 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
867 
WHUS76 KLOX 162111
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
211 PM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

PZZ670-170515-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-210816T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0041.210816T2200Z-210817T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
211 PM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  combined seas 6 to 7 feet expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Tuesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ673-170515-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-210817T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0041.210817T0000Z-210817T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
211 PM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  combined seas 4 to 7 feet expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and 
  westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Tuesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-170400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0109.210816T2200Z-210817T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
211 PM PDT Mon Aug 16 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.

&&

$$
828 
WHUS76 KLOX 170245
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
745 PM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

PZZ670-171045-
/O.CAN.KLOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210817T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.SC.Y.0110.210817T0245Z-210818T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
745 PM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ673-171000-
/O.CAN.KLOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210817T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.SC.Y.0110.210817T0245Z-210817T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
745 PM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and 
  westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-170345-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-210817T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
745 PM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below advisory level.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 15, 7:58 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX7 hr
Aug 16, 3:01 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX17 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.