Winter Drought Leads to Elevated Fire Concerns
May 22, 2013; 7:03 PM ET
So far this year California has seen 1,569 wildfires, 85 percent more than in an average year. more >
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...
* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON ACROSS WESTERN PORTIONS. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT BEFORE DIMINISHING AROUND SUNRISE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.
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So far this year California has seen 1,569 wildfires, 85 percent more than in an average year. more >
