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Special Marine Warning

N Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA ⏳ In force until Thu 22 Oct, 06:15 📍 Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM; East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA… (approximate) 🕑 46 min ago
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SMWLOX The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island... Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands... Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM... Waters from Pt. Sal to Sant…

📡 CAP alert details

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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventSpecial Marine Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaPoint Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM; East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island; Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands; Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San…
Issuing authorityNWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-21T18:16:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-21T18:16:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-21T18:16:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-21T20:15:00-07:00

📋 Official instructions

Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.77c6d116728f612f396dcc3c9de8627669e47206.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
  • Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
  • Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
  • In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.

📰 Story summary

From the report shown in the feed:
  • SMWLOX The National Weather Service in OXNARD has issued a * Special Marine Warning for...
  • East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt.
  • Conception to Pt.
  • Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island...
  • Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands...
  • Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM...
  • Waters from Pt.
  • Sal to Sant…
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