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NWS San Francisco CAGL.W 0031October 9, 2026

Gale Warning: Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM

The National Weather Service office in San Francisco issued a gale warning for Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM, in force until 9:00 a.m. local time on October 11. It was the 31st gale warning the NWS office in San Francisco issued in 2026.

Warning

Issued4:00 a.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
In force from3:00 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
Expires9:00 a.m. PDT, October 11, 2026

In force for 42 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, San Francisco CA
Area
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM
Level
Warning
Issued
4:00 a.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
In force from
3:00 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
Expires
9:00 a.m. PDT, October 11, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Moderate, Likely, Expected
VTEC event
KMTR GL.W 0031
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What the agency told people to do

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.

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