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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1118 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

PZZ455-100330-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.251210T2300Z-251211T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1118 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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 Eureka CA
1118 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

PZZ475-100330-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.251210T2300Z-251212T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1118 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 2 AM PST Friday.

* 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 Medford OR
836 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

PZZ350-370-100545-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251210T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
836 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  steep seas 10 to 14 ft due to wind waves and swell.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
836 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

PZZ356-376-100545-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
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-
836 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Steep swell dominated seas 9 to 13 ft at 12 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

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Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
115 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

ORZ030-031-100600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251210T0600Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Paisley and Valley Falls
115 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County including Winter
  Rim and Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Valley Falls, including
  Summer Lake.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AH


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1121 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

CAZ101-103-104-109-102300-
/O.NEW.KEKA.BH.S.0023.251211T1800Z-251212T0300Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Mendocino Coast-
1121 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast,
  Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. .

* IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
  without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
  jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
  objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.  There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.  Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches.  Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

&&

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1036 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-100600-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0022.251210T1500Z-251213T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1036 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Long period westerly swell will result in strong rip
  currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Pacific Ocean coast.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
  jetties. Rip currents are typically stronger in the vicinity of
  jetties, inlets, and piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean!

&&

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