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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1023 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

ANZ636>638-182230-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0080.250618T1423Z-250618T2300Z/
York River-James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1023 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...York River, James River from Jamestown to the James
  River Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to
  Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT 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 Wakefield VA
1023 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

ANZ632-634-182230-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0080.250618T1423Z-250618T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
1023 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves around 2 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek
  VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT 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 Honolulu HI
313 AM HST Wed Jun 18 2025

PHZ119>121-123-124-190215-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250620T0400Z/
Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
313 AM HST Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with higher gusts. Except north
  winds in Maalaea Bay.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big
  Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ809-190200-
Motherwood Point to Cape Krusenstern out to 10 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...W winds 25 kt. Seas building to 4 ft. Haze.
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 kt. Seas calm.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 5 kt. Seas 1 foot.
.SAT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...W winds 10 kt. Seas 1 foot.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ758-190000-
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM-
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...

.TODAY...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Areas of fog.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ753-190000-
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi from 15 to 100 NM-
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY...

.TODAY...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ784-190000-
Adak to Kiska Bering Side-
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.THU...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ785-190000-
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side-
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ786-190000-
Kiska to Attu Bering Side-
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ787-190000-
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side-
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ766-190000-
Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters-
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY...

.TODAY...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Areas of fog.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ759-190000-
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 70 NM-
340 AM AKDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY...

.TODAY...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Areas of fog.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
321 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ450-470-181830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0066.250619T0000Z-250620T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
321 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
321 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ475-181830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-250618T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.250618T2200Z-250619T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
321 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT
  this afternoon.

* 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 Eureka CA
321 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ455-181830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-250620T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
321 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
234 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ131-132-182200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0079.250618T2100Z-250619T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
234 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East
  Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
227 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ356-376-182300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0059.250618T2100Z-250620T0600Z/
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-
227 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  steep wind-driven seas 7 to 9 ft at 7 seconds.

* WHERE...All area waters south of Cape Blanco.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and 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

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ531-181730-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0102.250618T2200Z-250619T0400Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 21 kt and choppy
  waters expected.

* WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 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 San Francisco Bay Area
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ560-181730-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-250619T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 NM-
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 34 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ545-181730-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-250619T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 NM-
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ535-181730-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0102.250618T2200Z-250619T0400Z/
Monterey Bay-
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ575-181730-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-250618T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0026.250618T2200Z-250619T1600Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with occasional gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the
  Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 9 to 12 ft expected.

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

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

* 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 San Francisco Bay Area
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ576-181730-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-250618T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0026.250618T2200Z-250619T1000Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 34 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft
  expected.

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

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

* 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 San Francisco Bay Area
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ530-181730-
/O.EXA.KMTR.SC.Y.0102.250618T2200Z-250619T0400Z/
San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and  the San Francisco
Bay north of the Bay Bridge-
225 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 21 kt and a
  moderate chop expected.

* WHERE...San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San
  Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 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 Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
220 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ645-181730-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-250619T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.GL.A.0027.250619T2200Z-250620T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
220 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 8 to 11 ft possible when
  conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
  NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea
  conditions which could capsize or damage small and large
  vessels.

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

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 combined
seas.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
220 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ670-181730-
/O.CAN.KLOX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-250618T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-250618T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.GL.W.0033.250618T2200Z-250619T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.GL.A.0027.250619T1000Z-250621T1600Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
220 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM PDT THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 9 to 12 ft expected when
  conditions are worst. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to
  30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 10 to 14 ft
  possible when conditions are worst.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3
  AM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
  which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.

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

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 Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
220 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

PZZ650-181730-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-250618T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.SC.Y.0099.250619T2200Z-250620T1000Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
220 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt.
  Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Pago Pago  AS
954 PM SST Tue Jun 17 2025

American Samoa coastal waters out to 40 nautical miles including
National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa

PSZ152-154>159-182130-
Swains Island-Pago Pago Harbor-
Northern Coastal waters of Tutuila and Aunuu-
Southern Coastal waters of Tutuila and Aunuu-
Northern Coastal waters of Manua-Southern Coastal waters of Manua-
Coastal waters of Rose Atoll-
954 PM SST Tue Jun 17 2025

...A Small Craft Advisory is now in effect...

.REST OF TONIGHT...Southeast wind 10 to 20 knots. Seas 6 to 8
feet building to 7 to 9 feet. Numerous showers.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast wind 20 knots. Seas 7 to 9 feet. Numerous
showers.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southeast wind 20 to 25 knots. Seas 9 to 12
feet. Numerous showers.
.THURSDAY...Southeast wind 20 to 25 knots. Seas 9 to 12 feet.
Scattered showers.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast wind 20 to 25 knots. Seas 10 to 13
feet. Scattered showers.
.FRIDAY...Southeast wind 20 to 25 knots. Seas 10 to 13 feet.
Scattered showers.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast wind 20 to 25 knots. Seas 10 to 13
feet. Numerous showers.
.SATURDAY...East wind 15 to 20 knots. Seas 9 to 12 feet. Numerous
showers.
.SUNDAY...East wind 15 knots. Seas 7 to 9 feet. Numerous showers.

$$

The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 700 AM SST.
For the other forecasts and model data go to our web page
http://www.weather.gov/ppg

&&

.VAAIGA LAUTELE O LE TAU MO GATAIFALE O AMERIKA SAMOA...E tumau
uiga louloua o le tau i luga o le Atunu`u e oo i le Aso Lulu. E
faatupulaia peau mamafa o le ea i luga o le atunu`u i le po o le
Aso Lulu. O le a malolosi savili ma sousou le sami i le Aso Lulu e
oo i le faaiuga o le vaiaso.

...Ua iai nei le Fautuaga mo Va`a Laiti...

.PO O TOTOE...Savili mai saute i sasa`e 10 i le 20 note. Sami e 6
i le 8 futu si`isi`i 7 i le 9 futu. E toulu timuga.
.ASO LULU...Savili mai saute i sasa`e 20 note. Sami e 7 i le 9
futu. E toulu timuga.
.PO ASO LULU...Savili mai saute i sasa`e 20 i le 25 note. Sami e
9 i le 12 futu. E toulu timuga.
.ASO TOFI...Savili mai saute i sasa`e 20 i le 25 note. Sami e 9 i
le 12 futu. E ta`ape solo timu.
.PO ASO TOFI...Savili mai saute i sasa`e 20 i le 25 note. Sami e
10 i le 13 futu. E ta`ape solo timu.
.ASO FARAILE...Savili mai saute i sasa`e 25 note. Sami e 10 i le
13 futu. E ta`ape solo timu.
.PO ASO FARAILE...Savili mai saute i sasa`e 20 i le 25 note. Sami
e 10 i le 13 futu. E toulu timuga.
.ASO TOANA`I...Savili mai sasa`e 15 i le 20 note. Sami e 9 i le
12 futu. E toulu timuga.
.ASO SA...Savili mai sasa`e 15 note. Sami e 7 i le 9 futu. E
toulu timuga.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
321 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

AMZ156-158-182100-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.250619T0000Z-250620T1100Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
321 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
  will build to 4 to 6 ft Thursday evening.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
321 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

AMZ231-182100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.250618T1800Z-250619T0600Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
321 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt and choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
321 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

AMZ135-182100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.250618T1600Z-250619T0900Z/
Pamlico Sound-
321 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
321 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

AMZ152-154-182100-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.250619T0000Z-250620T1100Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
321 AM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
  4 to 6 ft expected Thursday evening.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT 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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