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Gale Watch 2, NWS San Diego, CA

February 12, 2021

NWS San Diego, CA issued this gale watch at Feb 12, 2021, 6:26 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 13, 2021, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2021, 6:26 AM PST (14:26 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 12, 2021, 6:44 PM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

The text

As transmitted.

863 
WHUS76 KSGX 121426
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
626 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

PZZ775-122230-
/O.CON.KSGX.SC.Y.0007.210212T1800Z-210213T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.GL.A.0002.210213T2000Z-210214T1100Z/
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
626 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 7 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through late Saturday night.

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

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 seas.

&&

$$

PZZ750-122230-
/O.NEW.KSGX.GL.A.0002.210213T2000Z-210214T1100Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
626 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican 
  Border and out to 30 nm.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

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


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 seas.

&&

$$

Connolly
2 follow-up statements
575 
WHUS76 KSGX 122148
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
148 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

PZZ775-130330-
/O.CON.KSGX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210213T0300Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.GL.A.0002.210213T2000Z-210214T1100Z/
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
148 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, 
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 
  to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 7 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through late Saturday night.

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

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 seas.

&&

$$

PZZ750-130330-
/O.CON.KSGX.GL.A.0002.210213T2000Z-210214T1100Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
148 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican 
  Border and out to 30 nm.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

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

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 seas.

&&

$$

Connolly
570 
WHUS76 KSGX 130244
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
644 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

PZZ775-131400-
/O.EXP.KSGX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210213T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KSGX.GL.A.0002.210213T2000Z-210214T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.GL.W.0002.210213T2000Z-210214T1800Z/
Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to
60 nm out including San Clemente Island-
644 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

* OUTLOOK...Winds will remain above 20 kt through Sunday evening,
  weakening Sunday night. Another round of gusty west-northwest
  winds is expected on 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.

&&

$$

PZZ750-131400-
/O.UPG.KSGX.GL.A.0002.210213T2000Z-210214T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.SC.Y.0008.210214T0000Z-210214T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
644 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican 
  Border and out to 30 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

* OUTLOOK...Northwest winds of 20 kt or more are possible again on
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 2:17 AM PSTHigh Wind WatchSGXRiverside, San Bernardino, San Diego11 hr
Feb 12, 10:03 AM PSTAreal Flood AdvisorySGXRiverside, San Bernardino59 min
Feb 12, 1:19 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningSGXRiverside, San Bernardino, San Diego33 hr

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