Alert archive / California / Gale Warnings in 2012

Gale Warning 4, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

February 18, 2012

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 18, 2012, 3:27 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 18, 2012, 12:00 PM PST. 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
Feb 18, 2012, 3:27 AM PST (11:27 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2012, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 19, 2012, 12:00 AM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

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

519 
WHUS76 KMTR 181127
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
327 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

PZZ545-181930-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120218T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120219T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0004.120218T2000Z-120219T0800Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
327 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35
  KT IN THE AFTERNOON AS A MAINLY DRY COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH
  WITH GUSTY WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS.

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 15
  SECONDS...BUILDING 11 TO 14 FEET THIS AFTERNOON WITH LOCAL
  BREAKERS TO 16 FEET POSSIBLE DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT.

* FIRST EBB: 2.6 KNOTS AT 1:11 PM THIS AFTERNOON.

* SECOND EBB: 1.4 KNOTS AT 1:40 AM EARLY SUNDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-181930-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120218T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0004.120218T2000Z-120219T0800Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
327 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35
  KT IN THE AFTERNOON AS A MAINLY DRY COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH
  WITH GUSTY WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-181930-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120218T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0004.120218T2000Z-120219T0800Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
327 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35
  KT IN THE AFTERNOON AS A MAINLY DRY COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH
  WITH GUSTY WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-181930-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120218T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0004.120218T2000Z-120219T0800Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
327 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35
  KT IN THE AFTERNOON AS A MAINLY DRY COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH
  WITH GUSTY WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ575-181930-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120220T0500Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
327 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON
  TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A DRY COLD
  FRONTAL PASSAGE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ560-181930-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120218T1500Z-120219T2300Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
327 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON
  TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A DRY COLD
  FRONTAL PASSAGE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ530-181930-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120218T2100Z-120219T0500Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
327 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND SEAS: A DRY COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE REGION TODAY.
  BEHIND THE FRONT STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL DEVELOP
  WITH SUSTAINED WINDS 20 TO 30 KT AND A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO
  35 KT FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO ANGEL ISLAND. THESE STRONG AND
  GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE VERY CHOPPY SEAS IN THE BAY SATURDAY
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AT THE
  START OF THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND ANTICIPATE RAPIDLY CHANGING
  WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-181930-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120218T2100Z-120219T0500Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
327 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND SEAS: STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL DEVELOP
  ACROSS MONTEREY BAY THIS AFTERNOON BEHIND A DRY  COLD FRONT
  THAT WILL MOVE THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. SUSTAINED
  NORTHWEST WINDS FROM 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP SATURDAY AFTERNOON
  AND EVENING. ACROSS THE OUTER BAY NORTHWEST WINDS FROM 20 TO 30
  KT WILL BLOW WITH POSSIBLE GALE FORCE GUSTS. THE STRONG AND
  GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE VERY ROUGH SEAS IN THE BAY. MARINERS
  AND RECREATIONAL ENTHUSIASTS GOING OUT IN THE BAY THIS HOLIDAY
  WEEKEND SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT RAPIDLY CHANGING
  WIND AND SEA 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.

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.

&&

$$


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3 follow-up statements
085 
WHUS76 KMTR 181804
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
1004 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

PZZ545-190215-
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120219T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120218T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.120218T2000Z-120219T0800Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
1004 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM
PST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 
  35 KT IN THE AFTERNOON AS A MAINLY DRY COLD FRONT MOVES 
  THROUGH WITH GUSTY WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS. 

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 15 
  SECONDS...BUILDING 11 TO 14 FEET THIS AFTERNOON WITH LOCAL 
  BREAKERS TO 16 FEET POSSIBLE DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT. 

* FIRST EBB: 2.6 KNOTS AT 1:11 PM THIS AFTERNOON.

* SECOND EBB: 1.4 KNOTS AT 1:40 AM EARLY SUNDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-190215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120218T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.120218T2000Z-120219T0800Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
1004 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 
  35 KT IN THE AFTERNOON AS A MAINLY DRY COLD FRONT MOVES 
  THROUGH WITH GUSTY WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-190215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120218T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.120218T2000Z-120219T0800Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
1004 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 
  35 KT IN THE AFTERNOON AS A MAINLY DRY COLD FRONT MOVES 
  THROUGH WITH GUSTY WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-190215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120218T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.120218T2000Z-120219T0800Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
1004 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 
  35 KT IN THE AFTERNOON AS A MAINLY DRY COLD FRONT MOVES 
  THROUGH WITH GUSTY WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ575-190215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120220T0500Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
1004 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE THIS 
  AFTERNOON TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A 
  DRY COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ560-190215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120219T2300Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
1004 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL INCREASE THIS 
  AFTERNOON TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND A 
  DRY COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ530-190215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120218T2100Z-120219T0500Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
1004 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

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

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

* WIND AND SEAS: A DRY COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE REGION 
  TODAY. BEHIND THE FRONT STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL 
  DEVELOP WITH SUSTAINED WINDS 20 TO 30 KT AND A FEW GALE FORCE 
  GUSTS TO 35 KT FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO ANGEL ISLAND. THESE 
  STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE VERY CHOPPY SEAS IN THE 
  BAY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTRA 
  CAUTION AT THE START OF THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND ANTICIPATE 
  RAPIDLY CHANGING WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-190215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120218T2100Z-120219T0500Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
1004 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

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

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

* WIND AND SEAS: STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL DEVELOP 
  ACROSS MONTEREY BAY THIS AFTERNOON BEHIND A DRY COLD FRONT 
  THAT WILL MOVE THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. SUSTAINED 
  NORTHWEST WINDS FROM 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP SATURDAY 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. ACROSS THE OUTER BAY NORTHWEST WINDS 
  FROM 20 TO 30 KT WILL BLOW WITH POSSIBLE GALE FORCE GUSTS. THE 
  STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE VERY ROUGH SEAS IN THE 
  BAY. MARINERS AND RECREATIONAL ENTHUSIASTS GOING OUT IN THE 
  BAY THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT 
  RAPIDLY CHANGING WIND AND SEA 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.

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.

&&

$$


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563 
WHUS76 KMTR 182234
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
234 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

PZZ545-190645-
/O.EXT.KMTR.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120219T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120219T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120219T0800Z-120219T1700Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
234 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM
PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
PST SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IS NOW IN
EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING
  WILL DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE TONIGHT.

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 11 TO 14 FEET WITH LOCAL BREAKERS TO 16
  FEET POSSIBLE DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT.

* FIRST EBB: 1.4 KNOTS AT 1:40 AM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SECOND EBB: 2.6 KNOTS AT 2:00 PM SUNDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-190645-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120219T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120219T0800Z-120219T1700Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
234 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
PST SUNDAY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT THIS EVENING WILL DECREASE TO
  15 TO 25 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-190645-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120219T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120219T0800Z-120219T1700Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
234 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
PST SUNDAY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT THIS EVENING WILL DECREASE TO
  15 TO 25 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-190645-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120219T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120219T0800Z-120219T2300Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
234 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
PST SUNDAY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT THIS EVENING WILL DECREASE TO
  15 TO 25 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-190645-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120219T2300Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
234 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT
  EARLY SUNDAY. WINDS EASE TO 5 TO 15 KT IN THE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-190645-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120219T2300Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
234 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THIS EVENING WILL DECREASE TO
  15 TO 25 KT LATE TONIGHT. WINDS DECREASE TO 10 TO 20 KT SUNDAY
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-190500-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120219T0500Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
234 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

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

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

* WIND AND SEAS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THIS
  EVENING...STRONGEST NEAR THE GOLDEN GATE AND SOUTH OF THE BAY
  BRIDGE. GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE CHOPPY SEAS IN THE BAY. WINDS
  DECREASE TO 5 TO 15 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-190500-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120219T0500Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
234 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

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

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

* WIND AND SEAS: SUSTAINED WINDS 15 TO 25 KT...EXCEPT 20 TO 30 KT
  OVER THE OUTER BAY WITH POSSIBLE GALE FORCE GUSTS. THE STRONG
  AND GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE VERY ROUGH SEAS IN THE BAY.
  MARINERS AND RECREATIONAL ENTHUSIASTS GOING OUT IN THE BAY THIS
  HOLIDAY WEEKEND SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT RAPIDLY
  CHANGING WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS. WINDS DECREASE TO 10 TO 20 KT
  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.

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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
812 
WHUS76 KMTR 190532
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
932 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

PZZ545-191345-
/O.EXT.KMTR.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120220T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120219T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120219T0800Z-120219T1700Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
932 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
5 PM PST SUNDAY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
PST TONIGHT. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM
PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING 
  WILL DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE TONIGHT. 

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 11 TO 14 FEET WITH LOCAL BREAKERS TO 16 
  FEET POSSIBLE DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT. 

* FIRST EBB: 1.4 KNOTS AT 1:40 AM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* SECOND EBB: 2.6 KNOTS AT 2:00 PM SUNDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-191345-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120219T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120219T0800Z-120219T1700Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
932 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT THIS EVENING WILL DECREASE 
  TO 15 TO 25 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-191345-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120219T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120219T0800Z-120219T1700Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
932 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT THIS EVENING WILL DECREASE 
  TO 15 TO 25 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-191345-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120219T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.120219T0800Z-120219T2300Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
932 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT THIS EVENING WILL DECREASE 
  TO 15 TO 25 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-191345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120219T2300Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
932 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 
  KT EARLY SUNDAY. WINDS EASE TO 5 TO 15 KT IN THE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-191345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120219T2300Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
932 PM PST SAT FEB 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THIS EVENING WILL DECREASE 
  TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE TONIGHT. WINDS DECREASE TO 10 TO 20 KT 
  SUNDAY 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.

&&

$$


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