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Gale Warning 5, NWS San Diego, CA

December 12, 2021

NWS San Diego, CA issued this gale warning at Dec 12, 2021, 5:03 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 14, 2021, 2:00 AM PST. It was in force for 26 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
Dec 12, 2021, 5:03 PM PST (01:03 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2021, 2:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

The text

As transmitted.

902 
WHUS76 KSGX 130103
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
503 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

PZZ750-775-130915-
/O.UPG.KSGX.GL.A.0004.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.GL.W.0005.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
503 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt in the
  morning, becoming west 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt in the
  afternoon and evening. Choppy seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican 
  Border and out to 30 nm and Waters from San Mateo point to the 
  Mexican Border Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San 
  Clemente Island.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly winds will prevail in the
  morning, then become westerly around midday with the passage of
  the cold front. Strongest winds and highest seas will be from 
  midday through early evening Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

Maxwell
7 follow-up statements
041 
WHUS76 KSGX 130542
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
942 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

PZZ750-775-131400-
/O.CON.KSGX.GL.W.0005.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
942 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt in the 
  morning, becoming west 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt in the 
  afternoon and evening. Choppy seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican 
  Border and out to 30 nm and Waters from San Mateo point to the 
  Mexican Border Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San 
  Clemente Island.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly winds will prevail in the 
  morning, then become westerly around midday with the passage 
  of the cold front. Strongest winds and highest seas will be 
  from midday through early evening Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

Maxwell
372 
WHUS76 KSGX 131238
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
438 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

PZZ750-775-132200-
/O.CON.KSGX.GL.W.0005.211214T1200Z-211215T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
438 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt in the
  morning, becoming 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt in the 
  afternoon and evening. Choppy seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican 
  Border and out to 30 nm and Waters from San Mateo point to the 
  Mexican Border Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San 
  Clemente Island.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly winds will prevail in the
  morning, then become westerly in the afternoon with the passage
  of the cold front. Strongest winds and highest seas will be 
  from midday through early evening Tuesday. 

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.

&&

$$

SS
664 
WHUS76 KSGX 132052
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
1252 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

PZZ750-775-141200-
/O.EXT.KSGX.GL.W.0005.211214T1000Z-211215T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
1252 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 25 to 35 knots beginning late
  tonight and lasting through Tuesday. Winds shifting to the west
  25 to 35 knots Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Tuesday
  night. Winds will gust to 40 knots at times. Seas 10 to 15 feet
  expected. Seas will build rapidly to 10 to 15 feet early Tuesday
  morning and continue through Tuesday night. 

* WHERE...Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border 
  Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island and 
  Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and 
  out to 30 nm.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly winds will prevail in the
  morning, then become westerly in the afternoon with the passage
  of the cold front. Strongest winds and highest seas will be
  during the day Tuesday into Tuesday evening.

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.

&&

$$
597 
WHUS76 KSGX 141008
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
208 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

PZZ750-775-142200-
/O.CON.KSGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
208 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 knots. Winds shifting to the west 25
  to 35 knots this afternoon and continuing through Tuesday night.
  Winds may gust as high as 45 knots along the cold front. Seas 8
  to 13 feet expected. 

* WHERE...Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border 
  Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island and 
  Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and 
  out to 30 nm.

* WHEN...Through 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$
884 
WHUS76 KSGX 142004
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
1204 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

PZZ750-775-150600-
/O.CON.KSGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
1204 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 knots. Winds shifting to the west 25
  to 35 knots this afternoon and continuing through tonight. Winds
  may gust as high as 45 knots along the cold front this afternoon.
  Combined seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border 
  Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island and 
  Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and 
  out to 30 nm.

* WHEN...Through 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$
058 
WHUS76 KSGX 150541
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
941 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

PZZ750-775-151200-
/O.CON.KSGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
941 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots. Local gusts to 35 knots mainly
  before midnight. Combined seas 8 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border 
  Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island and 
  Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and 
  out to 30 nm.

* WHEN...Through 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and seas will gradually diminish
  after midnight.

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.

&&

$$

Maxwell
753 
WHUS76 KSGX 151143
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
343 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

PZZ750-775-151245-
/O.EXP.KSGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
343 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Wind gusts around 20 kt and combined seas of 10 ft will gradually
lower over the next few hours. The Gale Warning will be allowed 
to expire at 4 AM.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 3:50 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningSGXRiverside, San Bernardino, San Diego44 hr
Dec 13, 3:50 AM PSTWind AdvisorySGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego44 hr
Dec 13, 3:53 AM PSTWinter Storm WarningSGXRiverside, San Bernardino44 hr
Dec 13, 10:42 AM PSTFlood WatchSGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego34 hr
Dec 13, 1:07 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisorySGXOrange, San Diego49 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.