Amid strong winds, two boats capsize off Northern California coast; two are dead and several still missing
LA TimesSonoma County sheriffs investigate after two boats capsized near Bodega Bay on Tuesday after the National Weather Service issued a gale warning and High Surf Advisory across the coast in Northern California. Two people have been confirmed dead and several more are missing after two separate boats capsized in the past few days off Northern California’s Bodega Bay amid increasingly dangerous winds. “We advise everyone to use caution and understand the forecasted conditions.” The National Weather Service has issued a gale warning and high surf advisory across the coast in Northern California, calling the ocean conditions hazardous, especially for inexperienced mariners and those operating small vessels. “Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility,” the National Weather Service warned.
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