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Special Marine Warning

N Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA ⏳ In force until Thu 22 Oct, 04:15 📍 Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM; East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA… (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
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For the following areas... 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 from 10 to 60 NM... Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM... Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Is…

📡 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; Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM; Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Ros…
Issuing authorityNWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-21T16:53:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-21T16:53:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-21T16:53:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-21T18:15:00-07:00

📋 Official instructions

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.757fb8817c605bc2c1ef5ab5a89f2995a80b8f1f.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6a3288e0aec7997088795f7ca22a083e6c426b65.001.1
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
  • 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:
  • For the following areas...
  • 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 from 10 to 60 NM...
  • Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM...
  • Waters from Pt.
  • Sal to Santa Cruz Is…
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