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Gale Warning 13, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

May 17, 2012

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this gale warning at May 17, 2012, 2:53 AM PDT. It took effect at May 17, 2012, 2:34 PM PDT. It was in force for 12 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
May 17, 2012, 2:53 AM PDT (09:53 UTC)
In effect from
May 17, 2012, 2:34 PM PDT
Expired
May 18, 2012, 3:02 AM PDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

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

417 
WHUS76 KMTR 170953
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
253 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

PZZ570-171800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120517T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KMTR.GL.A.0005.120517T2200Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0013.120517T2200Z-120518T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
253 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  THURSDAY AFTERNOON THEN INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-171800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-120517T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KMTR.GL.A.0005.120517T2200Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0013.120517T2200Z-120518T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
253 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  THURSDAY AFTERNOON THEN INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-171800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120517T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KMTR.GL.A.0005.120517T2200Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0013.120517T2200Z-120518T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
253 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  THURSDAY AFTERNOON THEN INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-171800-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120517T2000Z-120518T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
253 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXPECTED THURSDAY
  AFTERNOON AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-171800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
253 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-171800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
253 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-171800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120517T1900Z-120518T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
253 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXPECTED THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-171800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120517T1900Z-120518T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
253 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXPECTED THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
4 follow-up statements
349 
WHUS76 KMTR 171553
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
853 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

PZZ570-180000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120517T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0013.120517T2200Z-120518T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
853 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  THURSDAY AFTERNOON THEN INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 KT. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-180000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-120517T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0013.120517T2200Z-120518T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
853 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  THURSDAY AFTERNOON THEN INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-180000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120517T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0013.120517T2200Z-120518T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
853 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  THURSDAY AFTERNOON THEN INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-180000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120517T1553Z-120518T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
853 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

...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: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXPECTED THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-180000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
853 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-180000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120517T1900Z-120518T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
853 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXPECTED THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-180000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
853 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-180000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120517T1900Z-120518T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
853 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXPECTED THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
111 
WHUS76 KMTR 172134
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
234 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

PZZ570-180545-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120517T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0013.120517T2134Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0068.120518T1000Z-120519T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
234 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS WILL
  CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING THEN DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.


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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-180545-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-120517T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0013.120517T2134Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120518T1000Z-120519T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
234 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS WILL
  CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING THEN DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-180545-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120517T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0013.120517T2134Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0068.120518T1000Z-120519T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
234 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS WILL
  CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING THEN DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-180545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
234 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-180545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
234 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXPECTED FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-180545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
234 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-180400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120518T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
234 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

...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: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXPECTED 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-180545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
234 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXPECTED FRIDAY 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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736 
WHUS76 KMTR 180354
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
854 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

PZZ530-180500-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120518T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
854 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR SAN FRANCISCO BAY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING. STRONG AND GUSTY WEST WINDS ARE FORECAST TO
CONTINUE TO DECREASE OVERNIGHT ACROSS THE BAY BUT LEAVE CHOPPY
WATERS IN ITS WAKE.

$$

PZZ570-181100-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0068.120518T1000Z-120519T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
854 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS 
  WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING THEN DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 
  KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-181100-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120518T1000Z-120519T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
854 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS 
  WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING THEN DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 
  KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-181100-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0068.120518T1000Z-120519T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
854 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS 
  WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING THEN DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 
  KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-181100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
854 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-181100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
854 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT
  LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-181100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
854 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-181000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
854 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  EARLY FRIDAY 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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282 
WHUS76 KMTR 181002
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012

PZZ545-181815-
/O.CAN.KMTR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.RB.Y.0027.120518T1002Z-120518T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-120519T2200Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
THIS AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3
PM PDT SATURDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS BETWEEN 8 TO 10 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD
  OF 9 SECONDS. OCCASIONAL BREAKERS TO 12 FEET WILL BE POSSIBLE
  THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* FIRST EBB: 1.4 KNOTS AT 3:13 PM THIS 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.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MARINERS. BOATS SMALLER THAN 10 METERS SHOULD
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION ON THE SAN FRANCISCO BAR.

&&

$$

PZZ570-181815-
/O.CAN.KMTR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-120519T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL SUBSIDE TO 15
  TO 25 KT ON 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-181815-
/O.CAN.KMTR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-120518T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T2200Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL SUBSIDE TO 15
  TO 25 KT ON 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-181815-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120518T1900Z-120519T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012

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

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

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-181815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH AT LEAST SATURDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-181815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-181815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL SUBSIDE TO 15
  TO 25 KT ON 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-181815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120519T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012

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

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

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  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.

&&

$$


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