Alert archive / California / Gale Warnings in 2009

Gale Warning 6, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

April 2, 2009

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this gale warning at Apr 2, 2009, 3:33 AM PDT. It took effect at Apr 2, 2009, 9:34 PM PDT. It was in force for 29 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2009, 3:33 AM PDT (10:33 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 2, 2009, 9:34 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2009, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

370 
WHUS76 KMTR 021033
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
333 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH
THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK...

PZZ570-021845-
/O.EXA.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T1200Z-090404T0100Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
333 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ575-021845-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T1000Z-090404T0100Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
333 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ565-021845-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T1000Z-090404T0100Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
333 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ545-021845-
/O.NEW.KMTR.RB.Y.0019.090402T1033Z-090403T1300Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090404T0100Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
333 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT
FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MARINERS.

&&

$$

PZZ560-021845-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.090402T1033Z-090404T0100Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
333 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ535-021845-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.090402T1900Z-090403T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
333 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ540-021845-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090404T0100Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
333 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ530-021845-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
333 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$


THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS 
AND WATERSPOUTS. SEE PRODUCTS SUCH AS SPECIAL MARINE 
WARNINGS...MARINE WEATHER STATEMENTS...WATCH COUNTY 
NOTIFICATIONS AND THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK.
8 follow-up statements
925 
WHUS76 KMTR 021609
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
909 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH
THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK...

PZZ570-030015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T1200Z-090404T0100Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
909 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AT SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA WILL INCREASE
AND REACH GALE WARNING THRESHOLD FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ575-030015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T1000Z-090404T0100Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
909 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY

GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AT SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA WILL INCREASE
AND REACH GALE WARNING THRESHOLD FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY.

ACROSS THE BAR...COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD
OF 13 SECONDS. SEAS OCCASIONALLY TO 12 FEET DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB
CURRENT OF 2.0 KNOTS AT 9:05 AM THIS MORNING AND 0.8 KNOTS AT
11:16 PM TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ565-030015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T1000Z-090404T0100Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
909 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AT SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA WILL INCREASE
AND REACH GALE WARNING THRESHOLD FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ530-030015-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
909 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AT SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLD WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING IN THE BAY WITH SOME LOCAL GALE
FORCE GUSTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ545-030015-
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-090403T1300Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090404T0100Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
909 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
THRESHOLDS UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR
ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MARINERS.

&&

$$

PZZ540-030015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090404T0100Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
909 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND AT OR ABOVE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS
WILL PREVAIL THROUGH MUCH OF FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ560-030015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090404T0100Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
909 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND AT OR ABOVE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS
WILL PREVAIL THROUGH MUCH OF FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ535-030015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.090402T1900Z-090403T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
909 AM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND AT OR ABOVE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS
WILL PREVAIL INTO EARLY FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
GUDGEL

THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS 
AND WATERSPOUTS. SEE PRODUCTS SUCH AS SPECIAL MARINE 
WARNINGS...MARINE WEATHER STATEMENTS...WATCH COUNTY 
NOTIFICATIONS AND THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK.
959 
WHUS76 KMTR 022240
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
340 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH
FRIDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE EAST PACIFIC...

PZZ545-030645-
/O.EXT.KMTR.RB.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-090404T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T0900Z-090404T0500Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
340 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY...

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MARINERS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ540-030645-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T0900Z-090404T0500Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
340 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY...

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ570-030645-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T0900Z-090404T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
340 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ575-030645-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T0900Z-090404T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
340 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY.

ACROSS THE BAR...COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET WITH A DOMINANT
PERIOD OF 13 SECONDS. SEAS OCCASIONALLY TO 12 FEET DURING THE
MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT OF 2.0 KNOTS AT 9:05 AM THIS MORNING AND
0.8 KNOTS AT 11:16 PM TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ565-030645-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T0900Z-090404T0000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
340 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ530-030645-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0195.090403T1900Z-090404T0600Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
340 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

WINDS MEETING SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA AND OCCASIONAL GUSTS
TO 35 KNOTS CAN BE EXPECTED THIS EVENING AND OCCURRING AGAIN
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ560-030645-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
340 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ535-030645-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090403T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
340 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE MONTEREY
BAY UNTIL VERY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING FOLLOWING FRONTAL PASSAGE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
GUDGEL

THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS 
AND WATERSPOUTS. SEE PRODUCTS SUCH AS SPECIAL MARINE 
WARNINGS...MARINE WEATHER STATEMENTS...WATCH COUNTY 
NOTIFICATIONS AND THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK.
123 
WHUS76 KMTR 030434
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
934 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH
FRIDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE EAST PACIFIC...

PZZ545-031245-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T0434Z-090404T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.RB.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
934 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MARINERS.

&&

$$

PZZ570-031245-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T0434Z-090404T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
934 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED INTO EARLY SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ565-031245-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T0434Z-090404T0000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
934 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ575-031245-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T0434Z-090404T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
934 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED INTO EARLY SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ540-031245-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.090403T0434Z-090404T0500Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
934 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ530-031245-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-090403T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0195.090403T1900Z-090404T0600Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
934 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

WINDS MEETING SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA AND OCCASIONAL GUSTS
TO 35 KNOTS CAN BE EXPECTED THE REMAINDER OF THIS EVENING. STRONG
WINDS WILL AGAIN ARISE FRIDAY AFTERNOON OVER THE BAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ560-031245-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
934 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED INTO EARLY SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ535-031000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090403T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
934 PM PDT THU APR 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

STRONG AND GUSTY WIND WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
HOURS BEFORE DROPPING BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA. HOWEVER...WINDS
WILL STILL REMAIN GUSTY THROUGH FRIDAY OVER THE OUTER BAY WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
GUDGEL

THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS 
AND WATERSPOUTS. SEE PRODUCTS SUCH AS SPECIAL MARINE 
WARNINGS...MARINE WEATHER STATEMENTS...WATCH COUNTY 
NOTIFICATIONS AND THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK.
222 
WHUS76 KMTR 030950
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
250 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY...

PZZ545-031800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
250 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN GALE FORCE WINDS UP TO 35 KT...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT ACROSS
A MAJORITY OF THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO
PUSH EAST. THESE STRONG WINDS WILL ALSO GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELL
RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ACROSS THE SAN FRANCISCO BAR. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MARINERS.

&&

$$

PZZ565-031800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
250 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN GALE FORCE WINDS UP TO 35 KT...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT ACROSS
A MAJORITY OF THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO
PUSH EAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ540-031800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
250 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN GALE FORCE WINDS UP TO 35 KT...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT ACROSS
A MAJORITY OF THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO
PUSH EAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ570-031800-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
250 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN GALE FORCE WINDS UP TO 35 KT...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT ACROSS
A MAJORITY OF THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO
PUSH EAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ575-031800-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
250 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN GALE FORCE WINDS UP TO 35 KT...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT ACROSS
A MAJORITY OF THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO
PUSH EAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ560-031800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
250 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL RESULT
IN STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS REACHING 20 TO 30 KT...WITH OCCASIONAL
GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35 KT ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS
WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER
SYSTEM CONTINUES TO PUSH EAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ535-031800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
250 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL RESULT
IN STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT ACROSS MONTEREY BAY TODAY.
WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER
SYSTEM CONTINUES TO PUSH EAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ530-031800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0195.090403T1900Z-090404T0600Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
250 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON AS
THE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT INCREASES. WINDS WILL DECREASE TO 5
TO 10 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$


THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS 
AND WATERSPOUTS. SEE PRODUCTS SUCH AS SPECIAL MARINE 
WARNINGS...MARINE WEATHER STATEMENTS...WATCH COUNTY 
NOTIFICATIONS AND THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK.
945 
WHUS76 KMTR 031625
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
925 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY...

PZZ545-040030-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
925 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN GALE FORCE WINDS UP TO 35 KT...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT ACROSS
A MAJORITY OF THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO
PUSH EAST. THESE STRONG WINDS WILL ALSO GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELL
RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ACROSS THE SAN FRANCISCO BAR. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MARINERS.

&&

$$

PZZ570-040030-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
925 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN GALE FORCE WINDS UP TO 35 KT...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT ACROSS
A MAJORITY OF THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO
PUSH EAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ575-040030-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
925 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN GALE FORCE WINDS UP TO 35 KT...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT ACROSS
A MAJORITY OF THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO
PUSH EAST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ565-040030-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
925 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN GALE FORCE WINDS UP TO 35 KT...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT ACROSS
A MAJORITY OF THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO
PUSH EAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ540-040030-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
925 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
MAINTAIN GALE FORCE WINDS UP TO 35 KT...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT ACROSS
A MAJORITY OF THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO
PUSH EAST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ560-040030-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090405T0000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
925 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL RESULT
IN STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS REACHING 20 TO 30 KT...WITH OCCASIONAL
GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35 KT ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY. WINDS
WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER
SYSTEM CONTINUES TO PUSH EAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ535-040030-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
925 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

COLD NORTHWEST FLOW BEHIND A DEPARTING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL RESULT
IN STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT ACROSS MONTEREY BAY TODAY.
WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AS THE DEPARTING WEATHER
SYSTEM CONTINUES TO PUSH EAST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ530-040030-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0195.090403T1900Z-090404T0600Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
925 AM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON WITH
A FEW GUSTS TO 30 KT AS THE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT INCREASES.
WINDS WILL DECREASE TO 5 TO 10 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
GUDGEL

THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS 
AND WATERSPOUTS. SEE PRODUCTS SUCH AS SPECIAL MARINE 
WARNINGS...MARINE WEATHER STATEMENTS...WATCH COUNTY 
NOTIFICATIONS AND THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK.
021 
WHUS76 KMTR 032153
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
253 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...STRONG GUSTY WIND OVER THE COASTAL WATERS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH BY MIDNIGHT WITH LIGHTER WINDS ON SATURDAY...

PZZ545-040600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.RB.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-090404T0900Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
253 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING AND THEN
CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE SATURDAY MORNING HOURS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MARINERS.

&&

$$

PZZ540-040600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
253 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING AND THEN
CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE SATURDAY MORNING HOURS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ570-040600-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
253 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS AND
THEN CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ575-040600-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
253 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS AND
THEN CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ565-040600-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T0600Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
253 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING AND THEN
CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE SATURDAY MORNING HOURS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ560-040600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090404T1200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
253 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS AND
THEN CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ535-040500-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
253 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

GUSTY WIND OVER MONTEREY BAY WILL DIMINISH AFTER 10 PM THIS EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ530-040500-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0195.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
253 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 35 KT
CAN BE EXPECTED OVER SAN FRANCISCO BAY UNTIL LATE IN THE EVENING.
WINDS WILL THEN DIMINISH OVERNIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
GUDGEL

THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS 
AND WATERSPOUTS. SEE PRODUCTS SUCH AS SPECIAL MARINE 
WARNINGS...MARINE WEATHER STATEMENTS...WATCH COUNTY 
NOTIFICATIONS AND THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK.
556 
WHUS76 KMTR 040345
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
845 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...STRONG GUSTY GALE FORCE WINDS OVER THE COASTAL WATERS WILL
CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE EARLY OVERNIGHT HOURS WITH
LIGHTER WINDS ON SATURDAY...

PZZ535-040445-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
845 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

WINDS HAVE DECREASED BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LEVELS AND ARE
EXPECTED TO STAY LIGHT TO OCCASIONALLY MODERATE THROUGH THE PERIOD.

$$

PZZ530-040445-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0195.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
845 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

WINDS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY LEVELS IN MOST LOCATIONS. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT TO
OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN LOCALIZED SPOTS...BUT REMAIN BELOW 20
KNOTS FOR MOST LOCATIONS.

$$

PZZ545-041000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.RB.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
845 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

WINDS ARE CONTINUING TO GUST AT OR ABOVE GALE FORCE LEVELS...BUT
WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS AND INTO EARLY
SATURDAY MORNING. ROUGH BAR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST INTO EARLY
SATURDAY MORNING...MAKING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS FOR MARINERS
TRAVELING OVER THE SAN FRANCISCO BAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MARINERS.

&&

$$

PZZ570-041000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
845 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

WINDS ARE CONTINUING TO GUST AT OR ABOVE GALE FORCE LEVELS...BUT
WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS AND INTO EARLY
SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ575-041000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
845 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

WINDS ARE CONTINUING TO GUST AT OR ABOVE GALE FORCE LEVELS...BUT
WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS AND INTO EARLY
SATURDAY MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ565-041000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
845 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ540-041000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
845 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

WINDS ARE CONTINUING TO GUST AT OR ABOVE GALE FORCE LEVELS...BUT
WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS AND INTO EARLY
SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ560-041000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
845 PM PDT FRI APR 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

WINDS HAVE BEGUN TO SUBSIDE AND WILL GENERALLY BE MODERATE TO
OCCASIONALLY STRONG...WITH GUSTS 25 TO 30 KT THROUGH THE EARLY
MORNING HOURS OF SATURDAY. BY LATER IN THE MORNING WINDS WILL BE
BELOW 20 KNOTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$


THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS 
AND WATERSPOUTS. SEE PRODUCTS SUCH AS SPECIAL MARINE 
WARNINGS...MARINE WEATHER STATEMENTS...WATCH COUNTY 
NOTIFICATIONS AND THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK.
791 
WHUS76 KMTR 040945
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
245 AM PDT SAT APR 4 2009

...WINDS AND SEAS WILL DIMINISH THROUGH THE DAY TODAY...

PZZ545-041745-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.RB.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-090404T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.090404T1000Z-090405T0000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
245 AM PDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM
PDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING. 

WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO SLIDE INTO THE GREAT BASIN RELAXING
THE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT. SEAS WILL ALSO REMAIN STEEP THROUGH
LATE MORNING BUT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MARINERS.

&&

$$

PZZ570-041745-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.090404T1000Z-090405T0000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
245 AM PDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING. 

WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO SLIDE INTO THE GREAT BASIN RELAXING
THE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT. SEAS WILL ALSO REMAIN STEEP THROUGH
LATE MORNING BUT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ575-041745-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.090404T1000Z-090405T0000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
245 AM PDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING. 

WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO SLIDE INTO THE GREAT BASIN RELAXING
THE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT. SEAS WILL ALSO REMAIN STEEP THROUGH
LATE MORNING BUT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ540-041745-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.090404T1000Z-090405T0000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
245 AM PDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING. 

WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO SLIDE INTO THE GREAT BASIN RELAXING
THE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT. SEAS WILL ALSO REMAIN STEEP THROUGH
LATE MORNING BUT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ565-041745-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-090404T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.090404T1000Z-090405T0000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
245 AM PDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING. 

WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO SLIDE INTO THE GREAT BASIN RELAXING
THE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT. SEAS WILL ALSO REMAIN STEEP THROUGH
LATE MORNING BUT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ535-041745-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-090404T1800Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
245 AM PDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING.

WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO SLIDE INTO THE GREAT BASIN RELAXING
THE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT. WINDS WILL BE STRONGEST THIS
MORNING IN THE OUTER PORTION OF THE BAY. SEAS WILL ALSO REMAIN
STEEP THROUGH LATE MORNING BUT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

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PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
245 AM PDT SAT APR 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO SLIDE INTO THE GREAT BASIN RELAXING
THE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT. SEAS WILL ALSO REMAIN STEEP THROUGH
LATE MORNING BUT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$


THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS 
AND WATERSPOUTS. SEE PRODUCTS SUCH AS SPECIAL MARINE 
WARNINGS...MARINE WEATHER STATEMENTS...WATCH COUNTY 
NOTIFICATIONS AND THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Apr 1, 10:45 PM PDT, 4 hours 48 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 1, 10:45 PM PDT, 4 hours 48 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CA
1045 PM PDT WED APR 1 2009

.DISCUSSION...AS OF 9:10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...COOL AND BLUSTERY TO END
THE WORK WEEK...DRYING OVER THE WEEKEND THEN WET WEATHER BY MONDAY
AND TUESDAY.

STRATUS IS STARTING TO FORM ALONG THE COAST IN FAVORED LOCATIONS
ALONG THE SAN MATEO COAST AND AROUND MONTEREY BAY AS WELL AS NORTH
BAY COAST AROUND POINT REYES. ONSHORE GRADIENTS NEAR 3 MB WITH 6
MB NORTHERLY GRADIENT DOWN THE COAST. GALE WARNINGS ARE UP FOR THE
OUTER WATERS AND ALONG THE BIG SUR COAST WITH A 40 KNOT GUST LAST
HOUR AT BUOY 28. WILL EXPECT STRATUS TO CONTINUE TO FILL IN ALONG
THE COAST OVERNIGHT WITH GUSTY WINDS CONTAINED TO THE IMMEDIATE
COAST AND EVEN THOSE SHOULD EASE SOME OVERNIGHT AT SFO.

A DISTINCT COLD FRONT WILL PASS OVER THE REGION ON THURSDAY. VERY
LOW CHANCE POPS STAY IN THE FORECAST (10 POPS) DUE TO THE
INSTABILITY BUT CROSS SECTIONS SHOW THE SYSTEM IS MOISTURE STARVED.
AS NOTED PREVIOUSLY THE MAIN THEME WILL BE COOL AND BLUSTERY
CONDITIONS THROUGH TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND INTO FRIDAY. THETA-E
BOUNDARY DEPICTING THE COOL FRONT SHOWS UP ON THE 00Z NAM TRAVERSING
OUR COASTAL WATERS BETWEEN 21-00Z TOMORROW. IN COMBINATION WITH
SEABREEZE WOULD EXPECT BLUSTERY AND COOL CONDITIONS NEAR THE COAST
THURSDAY AFTERNOON WITH LOCALLY BREEZY WEATHER IN THE HILLS AS WELL.
MOS GUIDANCE SEEMS TO BE A LITTLE WARM BOTH THURSDAY AND ESPECIALLY
FRIDAY AS MAJOR HEIGHT FALLS OCCUR WITH 850 MB TEMPS TO AROUND 7
DEGREES CELSIUS AND 1000-500 MB THICKNESS AT 543 DM.

WILL HAVE TO CONSIDER WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA ON THURSDAY NIGHT INTO
EARLY FRIDAY WITH NAM 925 MB WINDS AT 45 KNOTS ALL OVER THE BOARD.
STRONG NVA AND COOL ADVECTION WILL ALLOW GOOD MOMENTUM TRANSPORT
DOWN TO THE SURFACE. NO DOUBT THE OCEAN WILL BE GETTING VERY ROUGH
UNDER THIS TYPE OF PATTERN.

NICE RIDGING QUICKLY DEVELOPS FRIDAY AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY
LEADING TO CLEAR SKIES AND RETURN TO SEASONABLE TEMPS.

SUNDAY LOOKS TO STAY DRY WITH SOME INCREASING CLOUDS LATE IN THE
DAY AND WARM SOUTHERLY BREEZES AHEAD OF THE INCOMING TROUGH.

STILL FOLLOWING THE ECMWF FOR NEXT WEEKS SYSTEM. EACH RUN IS COMING
IN SLOWER AND SLOWER WHICH MAKES SENSE IN HIGHLY AMPLIFIED PATTERN
ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. RAIN SHOWERS STILL APPEAR A GOOD BET MONDAY
INTO TUESDAY WITH TEMPERATURES WELL BELOW NORMAL. POTENTIAL TO PICK
UP SOME BENEFICIAL LATE SEASON RAIN WITH LOW SNOW LEVELS IN THE
SIERRAS. AT SOME POINT T-STORMS WILL LIKELY BE ADDED TO THE
FORECAST AS WELL AS TIMING DETAILS COME INTO PLACE. THE CUT-OFF LOW
AND SPRING TIME SUN ANGLE WILL BEAR WATCHING FOR T-STORM POTENTIAL
EARLY NEXT WEEK. PRECIP CHANCES NOW LOOK TO LINGER INTO WEDS.

&&

.AVIATION...AS OF 10:45 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...STRATUS HAS BEEN
DEVELOPING ALONG THE COAST SINCE EARLY EVENING. MEANWHILE...SURFACE
GRADIENTS ARE BECOMING MORE STRONGLY ONSHORE. THUS...EXPECT LOW
CLOUDS TO SURGE INLAND SOON AFTER 06Z AND MFVR CIGS TO DEVELOP AT
ALL AREA TERMINALS BY ABOUT 10Z. STRONG ONSHORE FLOW AHEAD OF AN
APPROACHING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL KEEP STRATUS IN AROUND SF BAY THROUGH
MOST OF THURSDAY MORNING...UNTIL ABOUT 18Z. A DRY COLD FRONT WILL
MOVE FROM N TO S THROUGH THE AREA FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH MID
AFTERNOON. THIS WILL PRODUCE STRONG MIXING AND SKIES WILL CLEAR BY
EARLY AFTERNOON. STRONG WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL DEVELOP BY LATE
THURSDAY AFTERNOON AS A SURFACE HIGH BUILDS OFF THE NORTHERN CA
COAST. STRONG WINDS WILL THEN CONTINUE THROUGH MOST OF THURSDAY
NIGHT.

&&

.MARINE..AS OF 4:45 PM WEDNESDAY...PLEASE NOTE THE MARINE ZONES
CHANGED AT 5 AM PDT APRIL 1ST. THE NEAR SHORE ZONES NOW EXTEND 0-10
NM OFFSHORE AND THE OUTER ZONES EXTEND 10-60 NM OFFSHORE.
PREVIOUSLY...THE DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN THE NEAR SHORE AND OUTER
COASTAL ZONES WAS AT 20 NM. UGC CODES REMAIN UNCHANGED. PLEASE SEE
MAPS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO.

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
     .TNGT...SCA...POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS 0-10 NM.
                   MONTEREY BAY
             SCA...SAN FRANCISCO BAR
             GLW...POINT ARENA TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 10-60 NM
                   POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 0-10 NM.

PUBLIC FORECAST: RWW
AVIATION/MARINE: DYKEMA

NWS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 3:33 AM PDTSmall Craft Advisory for Rough BarMTR56 hr
Apr 2, 3:33 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR56 hr
Apr 2, 3:40 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR29 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.