Good morning.

I'm Cedric and This is your EM Morning Brief for Friday, March 20, 2026.

NWS Marine and high wind hazards are active going into the weekend.

Gale warnings watches are posted for portions of the California coastal waters.

Hazardous seas winds for mariners and high wind warnings are in effect for parts of Montana with gusts up to 80 miles per hour sighted.

US Department of State updates A Venezuela Travel Advisory entry reflects a March 19, 2026 update and the Middle East Global Events Travel Guidance page is current as of March 19, 2026.

Let's run through the States NWS posts gale warning, gale watch and small craft advisory messaging for portions of California's coastal waters, including winds in the 20 to 30 knot range with higher gusts and seas roughly 9 to 12ft in at least one listed zone time window.

Hawaii USGS HVO reports continued slow inflation at the summit and notes ongoing observations during eruptive pause conditions supporting continued monitoring and readiness messaging for volcanic hazards.

NWS High wind warning text Cites west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph and other zones with gusts up to 65 mph for parts of the state.

Expect downed trees, power lines and difficult travel in exposed areas.

All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.

That's your EM morning brief for Friday, March 20, 2026.

Stay safe.