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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:36 PM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday. * 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 hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:36 PM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday. * 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 hazardous conditions. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 10:22 PM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet, with continuing increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. &&
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