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Thunderstorms and lightningSpecial 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
Primary official sources
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSSpecial 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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