Gale Warning issued March 17 at 3:02AM PDT until March 18 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT…West to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt
and combined seas of 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are
worst.

* WHERE…East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt.
Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.

* WHEN…For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM
PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.