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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
253 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

PZZ475-181900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-251119T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
253 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  11 to 14 feet.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
428 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

CAZ323-326>331-190600-
/O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251119T0600Z/
Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-Kaiser
to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area-Sequoia NP-
South End of the Upper Sierra-
Including the cities of Cedar Grove, Johnsondale, Lake Wishon,
Grant Grove, Giant Forest, Huntington Lake, Wawona, Tuolumne
Meadows, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Hume
Lake, Shaver Lake, and Lodgepole
428 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 8 inches
  around 6,000 feet and up to 12 inches over some of the higher
  elevations.

* WHERE...A portion of central California including the Sierra
  Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

HNX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
339 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

CAZ073-190000-
/O.EXT.KREV.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-251119T0000Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Coleville, and
Mammoth Lakes
339 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches above
  8500 feet. For the White Mountains, additional snow accumulations
  of 10 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible at the
  highest peaks.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
  morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MC


High Surf Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
157 PM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

CAZ340-346-181800-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0026.251117T2200Z-251118T1800Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
157 PM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet with local sets to
  13 feet. Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
  County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
  breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
316 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

PZZ670-182300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0179.000000T0000Z-251118T2300Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
316 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

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
253 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

PZZ455-181900-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0036.000000T0000Z-251118T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0126.251118T1053Z-251119T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
253 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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
252 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

PZZ540-181900-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-251118T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0202.251118T1700Z-251119T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
252 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PST 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
252 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

PZZ570-181900-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-251119T1100Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
252 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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
252 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

PZZ571-181900-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-251119T1100Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
252 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  8 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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
252 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

PZZ575-181900-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-251119T1100Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
252 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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
252 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

PZZ576-181900-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-251119T1100Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
252 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

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Marine Weather Statement


Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
323 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

PZZ645-670-190200-
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
323 AM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH 10 AM...

Any thunderstorms that form will be capable of producing local
gale force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy
rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts.

$$

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