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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
852 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

PZZ470-160000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240518T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
852 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
833 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

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.

PZZ820-160415-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
833 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.SAT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to
14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
Issued by National Weather Service Eureka CA
321 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

PZZ356-376-152330-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240516T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0031.240516T1200Z-240517T1200Z/
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-
321 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas 10 to 15 ft. Winds ease
  below gales, 20 to 30 kt, Thursday morning and seas remain
  very steep and hazardous at 9 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
846 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

PZZ570-160000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0092.240516T1600Z-240517T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
846 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
Issued by National Weather Service Eureka CA
321 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

PZZ350-370-152330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240516T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240517T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
321 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and very
  steep and hazardous seas of 8 to 11 ft through early Thursday
  morning. North winds ease to 15 to 25 kt Thursday with seas
  remaining steep at 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas south of Reedsport will experience very
  steep hazardous warning level seas, with very steep seas
  expected north of Reedsport through early Thursday morning.
  Afterwards, all areas will experience steep seas hazardous to
  small craft.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 AM PDT
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

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

Hazardous Seas Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
852 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

PZZ450-160000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240516T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
852 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
852 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

PZZ475-160000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240517T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
852 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
Issued by National Weather Service Eureka CA
321 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

PZZ350-370-152330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240516T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240517T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
321 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and very
  steep and hazardous seas of 8 to 11 ft through early Thursday
  morning. North winds ease to 15 to 25 kt Thursday with seas
  remaining steep at 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas south of Reedsport will experience very
  steep hazardous warning level seas, with very steep seas
  expected north of Reedsport through early Thursday morning.
  Afterwards, all areas will experience steep seas hazardous to
  small craft.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 AM PDT
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
Issued by National Weather Service Eureka CA
321 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

PZZ356-376-152330-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240516T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0031.240516T1200Z-240517T1200Z/
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-
321 AM PDT Wed May 15 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very
  steep and hazardous wind driven seas 10 to 15 ft. Winds ease
  below gales, 20 to 30 kt, Thursday morning and seas remain
  very steep and hazardous at 9 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
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