OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · ACTIVE

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 12:31PM PST until November 7 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Minor

What is happening

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Official instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Original message from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. Wording is preserved from the source.

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