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Gale Warning
Issued: 11:11 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Steep seas 7 to 9 ft at 10 seconds through early this
morning. South winds increase to gales this evening, 25 to 35 kt
with gusts up to 45 kt and wind driven seas become very steep
and hazardous 10 to 15 ft through Saturday morning. Wind driven
seas increase further Saturday afternoon 13 to 18 ft, then ease
back down to 12 to 16 ft by Sunday morning.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST early this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM
PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Bar crossings will become extremely difficult
and dangerous. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

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