Alert archive / California / Gale Warnings in 2012

Gale Warning 14, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

May 22, 2012

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this gale warning at May 22, 2012, 1:53 PM PDT. It took effect at May 22, 2012, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 58 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 22, 2012, 1:53 PM PDT (20:53 UTC)
In effect from
May 22, 2012, 5:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 25, 2012, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
58 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

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

057 
WHUS76 KMTR 222053
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
153 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

PZZ530-230400-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120523T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0014.120522T2053Z-120523T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
153 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 AND 35 KT WILL SUBSIDE LATER
  THIS EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-230500-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120523T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0014.120523T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
153 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT LATER THIS
  AFTERNOON...WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT. THESE WINDS WILL
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED FROM THESE WINDS.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-230500-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120523T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0014.120523T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
153 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  AT LEAST EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED FROM THESE WINDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-230500-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120522T2100Z-120524T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
153 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 20
  TO 30 KT ON WEDNESDAY. THESE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT
  LEAST EARLY THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-230500-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120522T2200Z-120524T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
153 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 20
  TO 30 KT ON WEDNESDAY. STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED FROM
  THESE WINDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-230500-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120522T2200Z-120524T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
153 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  AT LEAST EARLY THURSDAY. THESE WINDS WILL PRODUCE STEEP FRESH
  SWELLS.  

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-230500-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120522T2200Z-120524T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
153 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 20
  TO 30 KT ON WEDNESDAY. STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL RESULT FROM THESE
  WINDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-230500-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
153 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH AT LEAST EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL
  RESULT FROM THESE WINDS.

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
10 follow-up statements
416 
WHUS76 KMTR 230416
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
916 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

PZZ530-230530-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120523T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
916 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

$$

PZZ575-231230-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
916 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT LATER THIS 
  AFTERNOON...WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT. THESE WINDS WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS: STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED FROM THESE WINDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-231230-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
916 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS: STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED FROM THESE WINDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-231230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
916 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  20 TO 30 KT ON WEDNESDAY. STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED 
  FROM THESE WINDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-231230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
916 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST EARLY THURSDAY. THESE WINDS WILL PRODUCE 
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-231230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
916 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  20 TO 30 KT ON WEDNESDAY. STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL RESULT FROM 
  THESE WINDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-231230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
916 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. STEEP FRESH SWELLS 
  WILL RESULT FROM THESE WINDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-231230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
916 PM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  20 TO 30 KT ON WEDNESDAY. THESE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT 
  LEAST EARLY THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
074 
WHUS76 KMTR 230955
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
255 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

PZZ575-231800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
255 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT...WITH
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY
  AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-231800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
255 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED FROM THESE WINDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-231800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.RB.Y.0028.120523T1800Z-120524T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
255 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN
EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET AT 8 SECONDS WILL INCREASE TO 6
  TO 8 FEET LATER THIS MORNING.

* FIRST EBB: 2.4 KNOTS AT 5:17 AM THIS MORNING.

* SECOND EBB: 1 KNOT AT 7:10 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-231800-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120523T2100Z-120524T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
255 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS
  AFTERNOON...WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 40 KT. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE
  LATER 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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-231800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
255 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-231800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
255 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-231800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
255 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-231800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
255 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 20
  TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH
  SWELLS.  

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
741 
WHUS76 KMTR 231552
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
852 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

PZZ575-240000-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
852 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT...WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST 
  THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH 
  SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-240000-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
852 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED FROM THESE WINDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-240000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.RB.Y.0028.120523T1552Z-120524T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
852 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM
PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
3 AM PDT THURSDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
3 PM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET AT 7 SECONDS ACROSS THE BAR.

* FIRST EBB: 1.0 KNOT AT 7:10 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB: 2.3 KNOTS AT 5:44 AM TOMORROW 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-240000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
852 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL 
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-240000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
852 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL 
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-240000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T2200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
852 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE 
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-240000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
852 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  20 TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP 
  FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-240000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120523T2100Z-120524T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
852 AM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS 
  AFTERNOON...WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 40 KT. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE 
  LATER 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
220 
WHUS76 KMTR 232120
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
220 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

PZZ575-240530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
220 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT...WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST 
  THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH 
  SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-240530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
220 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS: STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED FROM THESE WINDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-240530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
220 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM
PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET AT 7 SECONDS ACROSS THE BAR.

* FIRST EBB: 1.0 KNOT AT 7:10 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB: 2.3 KNOTS AT 5:44 AM TOMORROW 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-240530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
220 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL 
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-240530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
220 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL 
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-240530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
220 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE 
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-240400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
220 PM PDT WED MAY 23 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: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS 
  AFTERNOON...WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 40 KT. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE 
  LATER 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-240530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
220 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS.

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
355 
WHUS76 KMTR 240345
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
845 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

PZZ575-240915-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
845 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT...WITH
  FREQUENT GUSTS FROM 35 TO 40 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST
  THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-240915-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
845 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS: STEEP FRESH SWELLS WILL BE GENERATED FROM THESE WINDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-240900-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T0900Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
845 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS FROM 15 TO 25 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 30 KT
  WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS ACROSS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-240915-
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
845 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
3 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM
PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET AT 8 SECONDS ACROSS THE BAR.

* NEXT EBB: 2.3 KNOTS AT 5:44 AM THURSDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-240915-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
845 PM PDT WED MAY 23 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 AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL 
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-240915-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
845 PM PDT WED MAY 23 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 AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL 
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-240915-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
845 PM PDT WED MAY 23 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: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE 
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-240915-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
845 PM PDT WED MAY 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE 
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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
228 
WHUS76 KMTR 241013
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
313 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

PZZ535-241815-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120524T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0069.120524T1900Z-120525T2200Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
313 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS
  AFTERNOON...DECREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-241815-
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0014.120524T1900Z-120525T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
313 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KT THIS
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. WINDS WILL BE STRONGEST
  ALONG THE PENINSULA BAY SHORE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-241815-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120525T1000Z-120526T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
313 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS
  TO 40 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS
  WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-241815-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120525T1000Z-120525T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
313 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 AND 35 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...DECREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT FRIDAY. WINDS
  STRONGEST SOUTH OF POINT SUR. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH
  SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-241815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.RB.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
313 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET AT 9 SECONDS ACROSS THE BAR.

* NEXT EBB: 2.3 KNOTS AT 5:44 AM THURSDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-241815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
313 AM PDT THU MAY 24 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 AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL 
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-241815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
313 AM PDT THU MAY 24 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 AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL
  CONTINUE THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-241815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120525T2200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
313 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH
  SWELLS.

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
482 
WHUS76 KMTR 241609
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
909 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

PZZ575-250015-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120525T1000Z-120526T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
909 AM PDT THU MAY 24 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: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WITH FREQUENT 
  GUSTS TO 40 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. 
  THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-250015-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120525T1000Z-120525T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
909 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 AND 35 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...DECREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT FRIDAY. WINDS 
  STRONGEST SOUTH OF POINT SUR. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP 
  FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-250015-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.120524T1900Z-120525T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
909 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS
  TO 40 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. WINDS WILL
  BE STRONGEST ALONG THE PENINSULA BAY SHORE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-250015-
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
909 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM
PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET AT 9 SECONDS ACROSS THE BAR. SOME
  BREAKERS TO 12 FEET POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB
  CURRENT.

* FIRST EBB: 0.9 KNOTS AT 7:59 PM TONIGHT.

* SEECOND EBB: 2.3 KNOTS AT 6:21 AM 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-250015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
909 AM PDT THU MAY 24 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 AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL 
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-250015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
909 AM PDT THU MAY 24 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 AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE 
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-250015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120525T2200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
909 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP 
  FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-250015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0069.120524T1900Z-120525T2200Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
909 AM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS 
  AFTERNOON...DECREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT. THESE WINDS 
  WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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
369 
WHUS76 KMTR 242159
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
259 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

PZZ575-250600-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120525T1000Z-120527T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
259 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 9 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO
9 PM PDT SATURDAY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM
PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WITH FREQUENT 
  GUSTS TO 40 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. 
  THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-250600-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120525T1000Z-120526T0300Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
259 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 AND 35 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...DECREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT FRIDAY. WINDS 
  STRONGEST SOUTH OF POINT SUR. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP 
  FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-250400-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
259 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS 
  TO 40 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. WINDS 
  WILL BE STRONGEST ALONG THE PENINSULA BAY SHORE. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-250600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120527T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
259 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET AT 9 SECONDS ACROSS THE BAR.
  OCCASIONAL HIGHER BREAKERS POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING THE
  MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB: 0.9 KNOTS AT 7:59 PM TONIGHT.

* SEECOND EBB: 2.3 KNOTS AT 6:21 AM 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-250600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120527T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
259 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL 
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-250600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120527T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
259 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE 
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-250600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T0700Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
259 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
FRIDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP 
  FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-250600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-120526T0300Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
259 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS 
  AFTERNOON...DECREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT. THESE WINDS 
  WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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 250413
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
913 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

PZZ530-250930-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120525T0413Z-120526T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
913 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS
  TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS
  WILL GENERATE ROUGH AND CHOPPY SEAS IN THE BAY. IN ADDITION TO
  THE WINDY WEATHER THERE WILL ALSO BE A CHANCE OF ISOLATED
  THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON. MARINERS
  SHOULD PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE SKY AND CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-250930-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120525T1000Z-120527T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
913 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO
9 PM 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 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WITH FREQUENT 
  GUSTS TO 40 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. 
  THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-250930-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.120525T1000Z-120526T0300Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
913 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 AND 35 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...DECREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT FRIDAY. WINDS 
  STRONGEST SOUTH OF POINT SUR. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP 
  FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-250930-
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120527T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
913 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM
PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET AT 8 SECONDS ACROSS THE BAR.
  OCCASIONAL HIGHER BREAKERS POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY DURING THE
  MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB: 0.9 KNOTS AT 7:59 PM TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB: 2.2 KNOTS AT 6:21 AM 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-250930-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120527T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
913 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL 
  GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-250930-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120527T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
913 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE 
  STEEP FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-250930-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T0700Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
913 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
FRIDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP 
  FRESH SWELLS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-250930-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-120526T0300Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
913 PM PDT THU MAY 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THESE
  WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS AND ROUGH SEAS IN 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.

&&

$$


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556 
WHUS76 KMTR 251002
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 2012

PZZ575-251600-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120527T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY. 


* WINDS: NORTHWESTERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-251600-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T0300Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHWESTERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH TONIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-251600-
/O.EXP.KMTR.RB.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-120525T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120527T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWESTERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH SATURDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-251600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120527T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHWESTERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL
  CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP
  FRESH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-251600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120527T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND WAVES: NORTHWESTERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 KT WILL
  CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP
  FRESH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-251600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T0700Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
TONIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: NORTHWESTERLY WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH TONIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-251600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-120526T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 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: WESTERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS
  TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THESE WINDS WILL
  GENERATE ROUGH AND CHOPPY SEAS IN THE BAY. IN ADDITION TO THE
  WINDY WEATHER THERE WILL ALSO BE A CHANCE OF ISOLATED
  THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS THIS AFTERNOON. MARINERS SHOULD
  PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE SKY AND CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS
  TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-251600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-120526T0300Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
302 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THROUGH THIS EVENING. THESE
  WINDS WILL GENERATE STEEP FRESH SWELLS AND ROUGH SEAS IN 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO

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 May 22, 10:40 AM PDT, 3 hours 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 22, 10:40 AM PDT, 3 hours 13 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
1040 AM PDT TUE MAY 22 2012

.DISCUSSION...AS OF 10:10 AM PDT MONDAY...MADE SOME MINOR SHORT
TERM CHANGES TO ACCOUNT FOR CLOUD COVER AND FOG DISSIPATION BACK
TO THE COAST. PROFILER DATA SHOWS THE INVERSION LAYER IS MIXING
OUT WITH COOL AIR ALOFT AND INCREASED ONSHORE WIND FLOW AGAIN THIS
AFTERNOON. EXPECT A SUNNY AND SEASONABLE TUESDAY AFTERNOON WITH
HIGHS FROM THE 60S COAST...70S AROUND THE BAY AND INLAND WITH
WARMER 80 DEGREE READINGS CONFINED TO THE WARMEST INLAND VALLEY LOCATIONS.

A COLD FRONT TO OUR NORTH WILL MOVE ONTO THE OREGON COAST BY LATE
THIS AFTERNOON WHICH WILL LEAD TO INCREASING SURFACE PRESSURE
GRADIENTS ACROSS THE BAY AREA. NAM MODEL GUIDANCE SUGGESTS THE LOCAL
SFO TO SAC GRADIENT WILL REACH ABOUT 5 MB ONSHORE THIS AFTERNOON
LEADING TO GUSTY WINDS ALONG THE COAST...IN THE HILLS AND AROUND
THE BAY WITH SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES IN EFFECT.

FOR WEDS NOT FORECASTING TOO MUCH CHANGE IN TEMPERATURES...IF
ANYTHING PERHAPS A FEW DEGREES OF COOLING WITH CYCLONIC FLOW ALOFT
AND PERSISTENT ONSHORE FLOW THROUGH THE DAY...RAMPING UP AGAIN
WEDS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

THE NEW 12Z NAM SHOWS A DEEP AND COLD UPPER TROUGH DROPPING INTO
FAR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BY THURSDAY EVENING. THE FEATURE IS
DROPPING STRAIGHT DOWN FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA WITH LITTLE OVER
WATER TRAJECTORY. HOWEVER THE LATEST RUNS ARE TRENDING FARTHER
WESTWARD AND NOW THE NAM AND GFS SOLUTIONS ARE GENERATING MORE
LIGHT QPF...ESPECIALLY OVER THE NORTH AND EAST BAY HILLS FRIDAY
AFTERNOON. THE CENTER OF THE LOW IS PROGGED RIGHT OVER THE EAST
BAY WITH THE LATEST SOLUTIONS WITH THE CENTER OF THE LOW SHOWING
THICKNESS VALUES DOWN TO 538 DM. CONVECTIVE SHOWERS A DISTINCT
POSSIBILITY FOR ANY FOLKS HIKING IN THE DIABLO RANGE AND NORTH BAY
HILLS. SO EXPECTING LOTS OF CUMULUS CLOUDS OVER THE HILLS ON
FRIDAY WITH TEMPERATURES STRUGGLING TO REACH THE MID 60S INLAND.

THE LOW WILL EJECT EASTWARD BY SATURDAY MORNING...LEAVING THE BAY
AREA UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRY NORTHERLY FLOW SATURDAY THROUGH
MONDAY. LOOKS LIKE A NICE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

&&

.AVIATION...AS OF 10:35 AM PDT TUESDAY...VFR CONDITIONS WILL
PREVAIL THROUGH AT LEAST THE EARLY EVENING HOURS. SURFACE HIGH
PRESSURE IS FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE AREA THIS
MORNING INTO THE AFTERNOON HOURS. THIS WILL RESULT IN MODERATE TO
STRONG ONSHORE WINDS...ESPECIALLY FROM EARLY THIS AFTERNOON INTO
THE EARLY EVENING HOURS. GUSTY WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED AT ALL
TERMINALS. OTHERWISE...TRICKY STRATUS FORECAST OVERNIGHT. A FEW OF
THE SHORT TERM MODELS INDICATE STRATUS RETURNING AROUND MIDNIGHT
FOR MUCH OF THE AREA. EXPECT EARLY CLEARING...AROUND 16Z...AS DRY
AIR FILTERS INTO THE REGION BEHIND A WEAK FRONTAL BOUNDARY. LOW
CONFIDENCE.

VICINITY OF KSFO...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH AT LEAST
MIDNIGHT. WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE NEXT FEW
HOURS...WITH GUSTS AROUND 30 KT BY 21Z AT KSFO. WINDS WILL SLOWLY
SUBSIDE AFTER 03Z AS HIGH PRESSURE BEGINS TO WEAKEN.
OTHERWISE...STRATUS RETURNS TO THE TERMINALS AS EARLY AS
MIDNIGHT...WITH EARLY CLEARING AROUND 16Z. LOW CONFIDENCE.

KSFO BRIDGE APPROACH...THE APPROACH MAY SEE CLEARING AN HOUR
LATER THAN THE TERMINAL...AROUND 17Z.

MONTEREY BAY AREA TERMINALS...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH
03Z. MODERATE CONFIDENCE. STRATUS WILL RETURN EARLY THIS
EVENING...WITH OCCASIONAL IFR CIGS THROUGH MID MORNING WEDNESDAY.

&&

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
     .TDAY...SCA...PIGEON PT TO PT PINOS 0-10 NM FROM NOON
             SCA...PT ARENA TO PT REYES 0-10 NM FROM 3 PM
             SCA...PT REYES TO PIGEON PT 0-10 NM FROM 3 PM
             SCA...PT ARENA TO PIGEON PT 10-60 NM FROM 3 PM
             SCA...PT PINOS TO PT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 0-10 NM
             SCA...PIGEON PT TO PT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 10-60 NM
             SCA...SF BAY FROM NOON

&&

PUBLIC FORECAST: RWW
AVIATION/MARINE: RILEY

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Sources

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