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weather NWS minor Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM; Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands; Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands October 24, 2026 at 10:06 AM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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

Local conditions in Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM; Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands; Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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