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Gale Watch 21, NWS Los Angeles, CA

May 18, 2021

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this gale watch at May 18, 2021, 2:12 PM PDT. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 4:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 18, 2021, 2:12 PM PDT (21:12 UTC)
In effect from
May 19, 2021, 4:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 19, 2021, 2:57 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

As transmitted.

825 
WHUS76 KLOX 182112
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
212 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

PZZ650-190515-
/O.EXT.KLOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210520T1000Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
212 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  combined seas 7 to 10 feet when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ670-673-676-190515-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T1000Z/
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 Tue May 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 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 PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ655-190515-
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0065.210519T2100Z-210522T1200Z/
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
212 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-190515-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-210519T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.GL.A.0021.210519T2300Z-210520T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
212 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  combined seas 8 to 13 feet possible when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday 
  evening.

* 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).

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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
382 
WHUS76 KLOX 190253
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
753 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

PZZ650-191000-
/O.EXT.KLOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210519T1000Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
753 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  combined seas 7 to 10 feet when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ670-673-676-191115-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T1000Z/
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-
753 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 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 PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-191115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-210519T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.A.0021.210519T2300Z-210520T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
753 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  combined seas 8 to 13 feet possible when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday 
  evening.

* 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).

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.

&&

$$

PZZ655-191115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0065.210519T2100Z-210522T1200Z/
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
753 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO
5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
921 
WHUS76 KLOX 190957
MWWLOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
257 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

PZZ650-191800-
/O.CAN.KLOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210519T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0065.210519T0957Z-210519T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.GL.W.0026.210519T2200Z-210520T1000Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
257 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and combined 
  seas 7 to 10 feet are expected when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Thursday. 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...Gale Force Winds are expected to be
  confined to western portions of the Santa Barbara Channel. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ645-191800-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-210519T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.GL.W.0025.210519T2200Z-210520T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KLOX.GL.A.0021.210519T2300Z-210520T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
257 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up 35 kt and
  combined seas of 8 to 11 feet are expected when conditions are 
  worst.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ670-673-676-191800-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T1000Z/
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-
257 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and
  combined seas of 11 to 15 feet when conditions are worst. Local
  gusts to 45 kt are possible late this afternoon through Thursday
  evening. 

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ655-191800-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0065.210519T2200Z-210522T1200Z/
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
257 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous wind and 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 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 17, 5:16 PM PDTWind AdvisoryLOX5 hr
May 18, 2:54 AM PDTGale WarningLOX4 days
May 18, 2:54 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX3 days
May 18, 3:50 AM PDTHigh Wind WarningLOX25 hr
May 18, 3:50 AM PDTWind AdvisoryLOX41 hr
May 18, 1:43 PM PDTBeach Hazards StatementLOXLos Angeles5 days

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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.