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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:26 PM Oct. 11, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 8 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM and Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Sunday. * 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) for more. 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 9:08 PM Oct. 11, 2025 – National Weather Service
...THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL WATERS MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY NIGHT.... A deep low pressure system with an associated cold front will move over the coastal waters Monday night into Tuesday night. This system will bring a 20 to 40 percent chance of thunderstorms across the coastal waters adjacent to San Luis Obispo and southward to the Channel Islands including the Santa Barbara Channel during the aformentioned time. Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing locally gale force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, small hail, and waterspouts.
Wind Advisory
Issued: 12:18 PM Oct. 11, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight PDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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