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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:07 PM May. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 5 to 8 ft expected when conditions are worst. Another round of Gales is possible Sunday afternoon through late. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 9:07 PM May. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 5 to 8 ft expected when conditions are worst. Another round of Gales is possible Sunday afternoon through late. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:53 PM May. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible in the western Santa Ynez Range. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 3 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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