Strong Wind in Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, California

A 37-year old woman from Los Angeles died after her kayak overturned on March 21 in Tomales Bay near Mendoza Beach. First responders received reports of the overturned kayak around 6 PM and multiple rescue crews from the Marin and Sonoma County Sheriff's Offices, Marin County Fire, the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Park Service responded. The woman was found unresponsive in the water, and was hoisted out of the bay and taken to shore for lifesaving measures. She was then taken to the hospital, where she was declared dead. The woman's boyfriend and a dog were located near the kayak; both survived although the boyfriend was treated for hypothermia. A nearby weather station showed winds were from the NWW that afternoon around 20-24 mph with gusts from 25-34 mph.