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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 6:12 AM May. 4, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet with dangerous rip currents. Surf highest across northwest and west facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 3:20 AM May. 4, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and combined seas 12 to 17 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 9 PM 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:26 PM May. 3, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Valley, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Sunday. * 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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