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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
236 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ570-090545-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-260608T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0063.260609T1600Z-260610T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0023.260610T1000Z-260611T0400Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
236 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM
  PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PDT
  Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
236 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

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.

PZZ825-090945-
Point Arena to Pigeon Point between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
236 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to
15 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TUE...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.THU...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
11 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NE 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1154 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ350-370-091000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260609T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0023.260609T0300Z-260609T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0051.260609T0300Z-260609T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1154 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas 10 to 13 ft. Winds ease
  this afternoon, becoming west-southwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  to 30 kt, but seas remain very steep 9 to 11 ft through tonight.
  Steep seas persist through Tuesday morning, but lower some to 8
  to 10 ft.

* WHERE...All areas through this evening. Very steep seas linger
  through tonight for areas north of Bandon, then steep seas are
  expected for all areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
  to 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$


Red Flag Warning


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
918 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

CAZ124-142-144>146-148>150-152-153-091915-
/O.UPG.KSTO.FW.A.0002.260610T1800Z-260612T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.FW.W.0002.260610T1800Z-260612T0000Z/
Shasta Metro-N. Sac Valley in Tehama County-
Central Glenn Co & Interstate 5-Eastern Glenn County-
Butte County Below 1000 ft-Central Colusa County Incl. I-5-
Eastern Colusa County-Sutter/Yuba counties below 1000 ft-
W. Yolo County including Capay/I-505-
C. Yolo/NE Solano including Woodland-
918 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE ZONES
124,142,144,145,146,148,149,150,152 AND 153...

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph,
  strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley.

* Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight
  maximum relative humidities 25 to 50%

* Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor
  in the Sacramento Valley.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
  cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor
  burning is not recommended

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/sacramento


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
311 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ450-090400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-260609T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
311 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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 Eureka CA
311 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ455-475-090615-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260609T2200Z-260610T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260610T2100Z-260611T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
311 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY THROUGH
2 PM PDT THIS WEDNESDAY...
...A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3PM WEDNESDAY THROUGH 3 AM
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out
  10 nm and Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10
  to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Tuesday to 2 PM
  PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
  through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
311 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ470-090200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-260609T0200Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
311 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening.

* 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
236 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ540-090545-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-260608T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0063.260609T1600Z-260611T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
236 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 9 PM
PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* 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 Arena to Point Reyes
  California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
236 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ570-090545-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-260608T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0063.260609T1600Z-260610T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0023.260610T1000Z-260611T0400Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
236 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM
  PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PDT
  Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1154 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ350-370-091000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260609T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0023.260609T0300Z-260609T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0051.260609T0300Z-260609T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1154 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas 10 to 13 ft. Winds ease
  this afternoon, becoming west-southwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  to 30 kt, but seas remain very steep 9 to 11 ft through tonight.
  Steep seas persist through Tuesday morning, but lower some to 8
  to 10 ft.

* WHERE...All areas through this evening. Very steep seas linger
  through tonight for areas north of Bandon, then steep seas are
  expected for all areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
  to 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1154 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ356-376-091000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260609T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1154 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep
  wind driven seas 8 to 10 ft. Winds ease this afternoon, becoming
  west around 15 kt. Steep seas of 7 to 9 ft continue through
  Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford


Hazardous Seas Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1154 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ350-370-091000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260609T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0023.260609T0300Z-260609T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0051.260609T0300Z-260609T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1154 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas 10 to 13 ft. Winds ease
  this afternoon, becoming west-southwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  to 30 kt, but seas remain very steep 9 to 11 ft through tonight.
  Steep seas persist through Tuesday morning, but lower some to 8
  to 10 ft.

* WHERE...All areas through this evening. Very steep seas linger
  through tonight for areas north of Bandon, then steep seas are
  expected for all areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
  to 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$


Lake Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1241 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

CAZ071-090600-
/O.EXA.KREV.LW.Y.0018.260608T1800Z-260609T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Susanville, Portola, Loyalton, Westwood,
and Sierraville
1241 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT
THIS EVENING FOR STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, LAKE DAVIS, ANTELOPE LAKE, AND
EAGLE LAKE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for
  Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1241 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

CAZ072-NVZ002-090600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0018.260608T1800Z-260609T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Tahoe City, Stateline, Glenbrook, South
Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Incline Village, and Markleeville
1241 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and
  waves 1 to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1241 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

NVZ003-090600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0018.260608T1800Z-260609T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Gardnerville, Verdi, Virginia City, and
Sparks
1241 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WASHOE LAKE AND TOPAZ LAKE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for
  Washoe Lake and Topaz Lake.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
311 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ455-475-090615-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260609T2200Z-260610T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260610T2100Z-260611T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
311 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY THROUGH
2 PM PDT THIS WEDNESDAY...
...A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3PM WEDNESDAY THROUGH 3 AM
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out
  10 nm and Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10
  to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Tuesday to 2 PM
  PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
  through late Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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