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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ475-081245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241208T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.241208T1100Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas around 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Sunday. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
839 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ570-081245-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0197.241208T0500Z-241209T1700Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
839 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST 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 Eureka CA
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ450-081245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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 Eureka CA
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ455-081245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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 Eureka CA
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ470-081245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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 Eureka CA
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ475-081245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241208T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.241208T1100Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas around 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Sunday. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST 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 Medford OR
1259 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ350-356-370-376-081200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0105.241208T1200Z-241209T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1259 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO
1 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  west seas 10 to 15 ft at 14 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All southern Oregon coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 1 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds 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.

&&

$$

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Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
1259 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

ORZ021-022-081315-
/O.NEW.KMFR.BH.S.0009.241210T0600Z-241211T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
1259 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected.

* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
  counties.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
  beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
  waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
  pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious
  injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping
  anyone caught underneath.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

&&

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