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Special Marine Warning — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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Special Marine Warning issued October 21 at 8:40PM PDT until October 21 at 10:45PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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The National Weather Service issued a marine warning for coastal waters near Santa Barbara Channel and nearby California islands. Severe thunderstorms capable of waterspouts and wind gusts near 50 knots were moving northeast; the warning was in effect until 10:45 PM PDT.

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  • Affected location: Santa Barbara Channel and nearby California coastal waters
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The alert warns that waterspouts can overturn boats and that hazardous seas may occur.

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

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