DATE: January 2, 2008 11:16:44 AM PST
WEATHER ADVISORY: BOATERS WARNED OF HAZARDOUS SEAS
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San Diego, Calif.
U.S. Coast Guard |
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Date: Jan. 2, 2008
Contact: PADET San Diego, CA
(619) 278-7023, phone
(619) 247-2478, mobile
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WEATHER ADVISORY: BOATERS WARNED OF HAZARDOUS SEAS
SAN DIEGO -- The National Weather Service is warning of high seas, heavy rain and strong winds associated with a storm system that is expected to move into the area beginning Thursday, and are expected to last though the weekend. The Coast Guard strongly urges boaters to remain in port during this time.
The National Weather Service marine forecast calls for winds to pick up throughout Thursday, with gusts expected to reach in excess of 40 miles per hour and heavy rain of two to four inches possible in some areas.
The marine forecast calls for strong winds and heavy seas creating dangerous surf conditions and hazardous seas for small craft.
Boaters who plan on venturing out should take extra precautions to ensure their own safety.
"Recreational boating is not advisable for the next couple of days." Those who do plan on boating should tell someone where they are going, and make sure they have their required safety equipment such as lifejackets for everyone on board and signal flares,"
The Coast Guard suggests boaters also equip their boats with GPS, a marine VHF radio, and 406Mhz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) and as a backup precaution carry a cellular phone. With a marine VHF radio boaters in distress can contact the Coast Guard on channel 16.
The most current marine forecast is available on the National Weather Service web site at http://www.weather.gov/ . Boating safety requirements and education information can be found at http://www.uscgboating.org/ .
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