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NWS issues marine warning for Southern California coastal waters

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

The warning covers waters near the Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands through 12:30 a.m. PDT on October 22. The source reports severe thunderstorms capable of waterspouts and wind gusts near 50 knots.

At a glance

  • Affected location: East Santa Barbara Channel and inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Point
  • The warning covers waters near the Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands through 12:30 a.m.
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The warning identifies hazardous conditions that could overturn boats and create locally dangerous seas.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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