Small Craft Advisory Issued for Southern California Waters
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Small Craft Advisory for several coastal areas in Southern California, effective from noon PDT today through this evening. Winds are expected to increase significantly, with speeds ranging from 15 to 35 knots depending on the location. Seas will also build, reaching heights of up to 11 feet in some areas. Patchy fog is anticipated during the morning hours, which may reduce visibility for mariners. Elevated southerly swells from Post-Tropical Cyclone Odalys and Hurricane Polo are contributing to the conditions, with swells expected to persist through at least Tuesday. This advisory covers regions including the Santa Barbara Channel, Santa Cruz Island, and waters extending up to 60 nautical miles offshore.