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Small Craft Advisory 8, NWS San Diego, CA

February 12, 2021

NWS San Diego, CA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 12, 2021, 6:44 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 13, 2021, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2021, 6:44 PM PST (02:44 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 13, 2021, 3:56 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

The text

As transmitted.

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
1 follow-up statement
495 
WHUS76 KSGX 131156
MWWSGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
356 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

PZZ750-132200-
/O.UPG.KSGX.SC.Y.0008.210214T0000Z-210214T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KSGX.GL.W.0002.210214T0000Z-210214T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 30 nm-
356 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ775-132200-
/O.CON.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-
356 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY 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.

&&

$$

APR

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 6:44 PM PSTGale WarningSGX27 hr
Feb 13, 3:03 AM PSTWind AdvisorySGXOrange, San Diego15 hr

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Sources

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