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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
856 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ475-190000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240520T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
856 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 11
  to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ540-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240518T2200Z-240519T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T1000Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
  to 3 AM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to
  3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ570-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-240520T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  10 to 15 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ571-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240518T2200Z-240519T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T0400Z-240520T1000Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
  to 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this
  evening to 3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
838 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ820-190345-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
838 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
838 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ825-190345-
Point Arena to Pigeon Point between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
838 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 15 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas
14 to 16 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ540-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240518T2200Z-240519T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T1000Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
  to 3 AM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to
  3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ545-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240519T1600Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 nm-
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ560-182345-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0094.240519T2200Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 nm-
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ565-182345-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0094.240519T2200Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 nm-
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
  Blancas California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ571-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240518T2200Z-240519T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T0400Z-240520T1000Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
  to 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this
  evening to 3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ575-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240519T0400Z-240520T1000Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ576-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240519T1000Z-240520T1000Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
843 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
  60 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Hazardous Seas Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
856 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ455-190000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240519T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
856 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

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