Gale Warning: East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island

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Gale Warning — East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and combined seas 5 to 8 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * 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.