Coast Guard warns of forecasted heavy weather in Northern California

Coast Guard warns of forecasted heavy weather in Northern California
Coast Guard Station Golden Gate crewmembers conduct surf training off the Ocean Beach area of San Francisco. U.S. Coast Guard file photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory J. Mendenhall. ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard urges recreational mariners to limit waterside activity due to heavy weather forecasts calling for hazardous seas and strong winds Wednesday and Thursday. With winds expected to exceed...

Coast Guard warns of heavy weather in Northern California, urges caution

Coast Guard warns of heavy weather in Northern California, urges caution
A ‘no swimming’ sign warns the public of heavy surf conditions . ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard urges the public to use caution on or near the water as winter weather forecasts include heavy seas and strong winds in Northern California through Tuesday evening. With large waves forecasted to reach 22 feet and wind gusts expected to exceed 40 mph, the public should check weather, surf...

Coast Guard reminds mariners of hazardous bar conditions in Pacific Northwest

Coast Guard reminds mariners of hazardous bar conditions in Pacific Northwest
Coast Guard crew members aboard the 52-foot Motor Life Boat Triumph take a moment to discuss the actions taken during a previously conducted man overboard drill in Yaquina Bay, Ore. SEATTLE – The Coast Guard advises all mariners of the dangers related to crossing hazardous bars in the Pacific Northwest. Recent incidents have highlighted the challenges of attempting to cross waterway bars in heavy...

Coast Guard urges caution ahead of heavy weather along California coast

Coast Guard urges caution ahead of heavy weather along California coast
Coast Guard Station Golden Gate 47-foot Motor Lifeboat file photo by Seaman Ryan Estrada SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard encourages mariners and beachgoers to prepare for high winds and seas forecasted for the California coast starting Tuesday afternoon. Some areas are expected to see gale-force winds at 50 mph and up to 35-foot breaking surf. “The last thing we want to happen over the holiday...

Coast Guard urges Bay Area residents to exercise caution ahead of heavy weather

Coast Guard urges Bay Area residents to exercise caution ahead of heavy weather
A ‘no swimming’ sign warns the public of heavy surf conditions . SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard encourages boaters and beachgoers to exercise caution in the San Francisco Bay Area and along the Northern California coast as high winds and rough seas are forecasted to impact the region through late Wednesday. The public is advised to stay off the water and avoid hazardous conditions near...

Coast Guard urges caution ahead of heavy weather along Northern California coast

Coast Guard urges caution ahead of heavy weather along Northern California coast
A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Humboldt Bay (U.S. Coast Guard file photo by Cmdr. Brendan Hilleary) MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. — The Coast Guard encourages mariners and beachgoers to exercise caution along the Northern California coast as high winds and rough seas are forecasted to impact coastal Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties through late Thursday. The public is advised...

Coast Guard urges caution ahead of forecasted weather on Northern California coast

Coast Guard urges caution ahead of forecasted weather on Northern California coast
Coast Guard Station Golden Gate 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crews conduct surf training near Ocean Beach in San Francisco, California, Dec. 13, 2018. (Coast Guard photo by Seaman Ryan Estrada) SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard encourages mariners and beachgoers to prepare for high winds and seas forecasted for the San Francisco Bay Area throughout the weekend. The Bay Area is expected to experience gale-force...

Coast Guard urges caution ahead of heavy weather conditions along California coast

Coast Guard urges caution ahead of heavy weather conditions along California coast
Coast Guard Station Golden Gate 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crews conduct surf training near Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Dec. 13, 2018. (Coast Guard photo by Seaman Ryan Estrada) SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The Coast Guard encourages mariners to prepare for heavy sea conditions and high winds, which are expected to impact the California region over the next few days. The San Francisco Bay Area is expected to...

Coast Guard urges caution along Southern California coast

Coast Guard urges caution along Southern California coast
A ‘no swimming’ sign warns the public of heavy surf conditions. Coast Guard file photo. SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The Coast Guard strongly encourages mariners to prepare for high surf conditions to impact the Southern California region Monday through Tuesday evening. The heavy weather is expected to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions off the coast of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The...