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NWS San Francisco CAGL.W 0031October 10, 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 3:00 p.m. local time on October 11. It was the 31st gale warning the NWS office in San Francisco issued in 2026.

Warning

Issued2:43 p.m. PDT, October 10, 2026
In force2:43 p.m. PDT, October 10, 2026
Expires3:00 p.m. PDT, October 11, 2026

In force for 24.3 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
2:43 p.m. PDT, October 10, 2026
Expires
3:00 p.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...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 16 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 PM 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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