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Small Craft Advisory 245, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

May 2, 2011

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this small craft advisory at May 2, 2011, 2:29 PM PDT. It took effect at May 2, 2011, 9:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 2, 2011, 2:29 PM PDT (21:29 UTC)
In effect from
May 2, 2011, 9:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 4, 2011, 2:24 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.

516 
WHUS76 KMTR 022129
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
229 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

PZZ540-030530-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110503T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
229 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING THROUGH
  AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-030530-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110503T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
229 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING THROUGH
  AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-030530-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110503T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
229 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS 
  AFTERNOON...AND CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING THROUGH
  AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-030530-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110503T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
229 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS 
  AFTERNOON...AND FURTHER INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT TONIGHT. THESE 
  WINDS WILL REMAIN STRONG THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING THROUGH
  AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-022230-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.110502T2200Z-110503T0300Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
229 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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



$$

PZZ530-030530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110503T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T2100Z-110504T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
229 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL BE POSSIBLE THIS
  AFTERNOON...BEFORE SUBSIDING THIS EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS WILL
  BE NEAR ANGEL ISLAND AND THE GOLDEN GATE. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
  INCREASE AGAIN TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-030530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
229 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING THROUGH
  AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-030530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
229 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING THROUGH
  AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
6 follow-up statements
975 
WHUS76 KMTR 030344
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
844 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

PZZ530-031145-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110503T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T2100Z-110504T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
844 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY.

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED TUESDAY AFTERNOON
  AND EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE NEAR ANGEL ISLAND AND THE
  GOLDEN GATE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-031145-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.110503T0400Z-110504T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
844 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT EXPECTED THROUGH TUESDAY
  NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-031145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
844 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS 
  EVENING THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-031145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
844 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS 
  EVENING THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-031145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
844 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS 
  EVENING THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-031145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
844 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS 
  EVENING THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-031145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T0400Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
844 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS 
  EVENING THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
093 
WHUS76 KMTR 030936
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
236 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

PZZ570-031745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
236 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KT EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST
  WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-031745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110504T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
236 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 20 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED
  THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-031745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T1200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
236 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-031745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T2100Z-110504T0600Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
236 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON
  AND EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE NEAR ANGEL ISLAND AND THE
  GOLDEN GATE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-031745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
236 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED
  THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-031745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
236 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED
  THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-031745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
236 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED
  THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
812 
WHUS76 KMTR 031545
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
845 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

PZZ570-032345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
845 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KT EXPECTED THROUGH AT 
  LEAST WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-032345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
845 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-032345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
845 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-032345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110504T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
845 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 20 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-032345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
845 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-032345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T1200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
845 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-032345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.110503T2100Z-110504T0600Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
845 AM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

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

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE NEAR ANGEL ISLAND AND THE 
  GOLDEN GATE. 

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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572 
WHUS76 KMTR 032127
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
227 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

PZZ570-040530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110505T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
227 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KT EXPECTED THROUGH AT 
  LEAST WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-040400-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
227 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE NEAR ANGEL
  ISLAND AND THE GOLDEN GATE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-040400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
227 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-040400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
227 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-040530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110504T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
227 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-040400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
227 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-040530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T1200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
227 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$


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300 
WHUS76 KMTR 040414
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
914 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

PZZ530-540-545-560-040515-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
914 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

$$

PZZ570-041215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110505T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
914 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KT EXPECTED THROUGH AT 
  LEAST WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-041200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110504T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
914 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-041200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T1200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
914 PM PDT TUE MAY 3 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 25 KT ARE EXPECTED 
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$


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963 
WHUS76 KMTR 040924
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
224 AM PDT WED MAY 4 2011

PZZ565-041030-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-110504T1200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
224 AM PDT WED MAY 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SMALL CRAFT CONDITIONS ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED TODAY. 

$$

PZZ575-041030-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110504T1200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
224 AM PDT WED MAY 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SMALL CRAFT WINDS ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED TODAY. 

$$

PZZ570-041730-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-110506T0000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
224 AM PDT WED MAY 4 2011

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KT EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST
  THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$


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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at May 2, 2:00 PM PDT, 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 2, 2:00 PM PDT, 29 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
200 PM PDT MON MAY 2 2011

.DISCUSSION...AS OF 2:00 PM PDT MONDAY...FORECAST CHALLENGES INCLUDE
SHORT TERM COASTAL COOLING WITH MARINE LAYER ALONG COAST FOLLOWED
BY BRIEF WARM SPELL WEDS AND THURSDAY. CHANCE OF RAIN BY SUNDAY FOR
THE NORTH BAY?

SHORT TERM...COOLING AT THE IMMEDIATE COAST HAS BEEN DRAMATIC THIS
AFTERNOON WITH THE CITY RUNNING 16 DEGREES COOLER THAN YESTERDAY AT
THIS TIME WHILE INLAND LOCATIONS SUCH AS CONCORD AND LIVERMORE ARE A
FEW DEGREES WARMER THAN YESTERDAY. SODAR DATA INDICATES AN
INVERSION OF AROUND 1000-1500 FEET AND THIS IS CONFIRMED BY
SATELLITE AND WEBCAMS SHOWING THE MARINE CLOUD DECK STACKING UP ON
THE WEST SIDE OF THE CITY. ONSHORE GRADIENTS WILL GRADUALLY RAMP UP
LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...ALLOWING LOW CLOUD DECK TO SPILL
THROUGH THE GOLDEN GATE AND LOCALLY INTO SF BAY OVERNIGHT.

FOR TUESDAY WILL FORECAST A FEW DEGREES OF WARMING AS NORTHERLY
GRADIENT WILL TAKE HOLD BY LATE IN THE DAY AS SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDS INTO THE GREAT BASIN. MODERATE NORTH/NORTHEAST WINDS IN THE
HILLS TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING WILL DRIVE THERMAL
TROUGH TO THE COAST WITH 850 MB TEMPS APPROACHING 16 CELSIUS BY WEDS
MORNING. THIS WARM AIRMASS ALOFT AND FAVORABLE DOWNSLOPE WIND
DIRECTION SHOULD ALLOW FOR RAPID WARMING BY LUNCH TIME WEDS WITH
CRYSTAL CLEAR SKIES AND TEMPS INTO THE 80S...AND EVEN LOWER 90S
INLAND VALLEYS.

OFFSHORE WINDS WILL EASE BY THURSDAY MORNING BUT THE WARM AIRMASS
WILL STAY IN PLACE SO WE SHOULD SQUEEZE OUT ANOTHER WARM DAY ON
THURSDAY...ESPECIALLY INLAND. A SEABREEZE MAY DEVELOP LATER
THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND PREVENT THE COAST FROM HAVING TWO WARM
WEATHER BEACH DAYS.

MORE DRAMATIC COOLING BY FRIDAY AS ZONAL FLOW ALOFT RETURNS WITH
ONSHORE WINDS AT THE COAST...THIS TREND CONTINUES INTO SATURDAY.

NEXT ITEM TO WATCH WILL BE RAIN CHANCES. THE 12Z ECMWF OFFERS A
PRETTY WET SOLUTION FOR SUNDAY WITH A COLD FRONT DRIVING THROUGH
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. FOR NOW HAVE GONE WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF POPS
FOR THE NORTH BAY...MORE IN LINE WITH CLIMO. OTHER LONG RANGE MODELS
ARENT AS BULLISH AS ECMWF. WILL NOTE TRENDS THE NEXT FEW MODEL
CYCLES AND BUMP POPS UP ACCORDINGLY SHOULD THE WETTER EURO TREND
STAY CONSISTENT.

&&

.AVIATION...AS OF 10:38 AM PDT MORNING...AS NOTED ABOVE STRATUS
DEVELOPED OVERNIGHT AND REMAINS ALONG THE SAN MATEO COAST AND INTO
THE GOLDEN GATE THIS MORNING. HOWEVER...ONSHORE FLOW IS RELATIVELY
LIGHT AND STRATUS IS SHALLOW SO IT HAS NOT IMPACTED TERMINALS THIS
MORNING. THAT BEING SAID...EXPECT VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS
EVENING. EXPECT PATCHY STRATUS TO LINGER ALONG THE COAST THIS
AFTERNOON. ONSHORE FLOW IS FORECAST TO INCREASE OVERNIGHT SO EXPECT
MORE STRATUS COVERAGE OVER TERMINALS TONIGHT.

VICINITY OF KSFO...VFR THIS AFTERNOON.  WILL BRING STRATUS ALONG THE
COAST CURRENTLY OVER SFO-OAK AROUND 7-8Z TONIGHT.  MODELS SUGGEST
SHALLOW NATURE OF STRATUS AND WILL FORECAST A CLEARING TIME OF 17-
18Z ON TUESDAY.

KSFO BRIDGE APPROACH...SIMILAR TO KSFO..BUT PUSH OF STRATUS MAY BE
A HOUR OR TWO AFTER SFO.

MONTEREY BAY AREA TERMINALS...VFR CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON. MODERATE
WESTERLY WINDS THIS AFTERNOON...WITH SPEEDS NEAR 12 KT.  STRATUS
RETURNS THIS EVENING...FIRST IMPACTING KMRY THIS EVENING...AND KSNS
OVERNIGHT.  WILL KEEP STRATUS THROUGH 18Z AT MRY...BUT EARLIER
CLEARING AT SNS.

&&

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS...
   .TNGT...SCA...ALL COASTAL WATERS AND SF BAY BEGINNING TONIGHT.

&&

PUBLIC FORECAST: RWW
AVIATION/MARINE: MM

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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.