The Coast Guard is warning boaters to avoid trips off the Southern California coast if possible through early Saturday as winds approaching 50 miles per hour sweep across the Santa Barbara Channel.
The "Gale Warning" advises that winds between 40 and 53 mph are imminent or occurring off the coast of Long Beach and as far north as Point Mugu.
The warning ends late Friday, but high winds could persist through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Those planning a trip at sea are advised to notify family and friends of their float plans or fill our a float plan at www.floatplancentral.org.
For more, visit the Coast Guard's new blog at www.uscgla.blogspot.com.
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