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Small Craft Advisory 174, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

November 15, 2012

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this small craft advisory at Nov 15, 2012, 2:43 AM PST. It took effect at Nov 16, 2012, 9:10 AM PST. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2012, 2:43 AM PST (10:43 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 16, 2012, 9:10 AM PST
Expired
Nov 17, 2012, 9:00 AM PST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

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

434 
WHUS76 KMTR 151043
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
243 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012


PZZ575-151845-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0173.121115T2100Z-121116T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1500Z-121117T0500Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
243 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-151845-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0173.121115T2100Z-121116T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1500Z-121117T0500Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
243 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-151845-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0173.121115T2100Z-121116T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1500Z-121117T0500Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
243 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-151145-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0173.121115T2100Z-121116T0500Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
243 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS: EASTERLY WINDS WILL REMAIN BETWEEN 10 AND 20 KT.

$$

PZZ570-151845-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1800Z-121117T0500Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
243 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ540-151845-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1800Z-121117T0500Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
243 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-151845-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1800Z-121117T0500Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
243 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$





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8 follow-up statements
542 
WHUS76 KMTR 151700
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
900 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012

PZZ560-565-575-160100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1500Z-121117T0500Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
900 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ540-545-570-160100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1800Z-121117T0500Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
900 AM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$





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960 
WHUS76 KMTR 152232
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
232 PM PST THU NOV 15 2012

PZZ560-565-575-160645-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1500Z-121117T0500Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
232 PM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ540-545-570-160645-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1800Z-121117T0500Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
232 PM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$





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884 
WHUS76 KMTR 160405
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
805 PM PST THU NOV 15 2012

PZZ560-565-575-161215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1500Z-121117T0500Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
805 PM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ540-545-570-161215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1800Z-121117T0500Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
805 PM PST THU NOV 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT FRIDAY AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$





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762 
WHUS76 KMTR 161104
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
304 AM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

PZZ570-161915-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121117T0000Z-121117T1100Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
304 AM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-161915-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121117T0000Z-121117T1100Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
304 AM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-161915-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121117T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
304 AM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-161915-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T2100Z-121117T1100Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
304 AM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-161915-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121117T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
304 AM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ565-161915-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T2100Z-121117T1700Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
304 AM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$





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343 
WHUS76 KMTR 161710
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
910 AM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

PZZ560-565-575-170115-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1710Z-121117T0500Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
910 AM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-545-570-170115-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.121116T1800Z-121117T0500Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
910 AM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. 

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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333 
WHUS76 KMTR 162218
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
218 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

PZZ570-170630-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-121117T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.121117T0000Z-121117T1100Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
218 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  OVERNIGHT HOURS.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-170630-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-121117T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.121117T0000Z-121117T1100Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
218 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  OVERNIGHT HOURS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-170630-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-121117T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.121117T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
218 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  OVERNIGHT HOURS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-170630-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-121117T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.121117T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
218 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-170630-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-121117T1100Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
218 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE INTO
  SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ565-170630-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
218 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$





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912 
WHUS76 KMTR 170453
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
853 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

PZZ570-171100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.000000T0000Z-121117T1100Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
853 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-171100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.000000T0000Z-121117T1100Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
853 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-171300-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.000000T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
853 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MID
  MORNING SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ575-171100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-121117T1100Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
853 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  OVERNIGHT HOURS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-171300-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.000000T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
853 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MID
  MORNING SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ565-171300-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
853 PM PST FRI NOV 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MID
  MORNING SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$





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313 
WHUS76 KMTR 171043
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
243 AM PST SAT NOV 17 2012

PZZ540-570-171145-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.000000T0000Z-121117T1100Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
243 AM PST SAT NOV 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 10 AND 20 KT WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH THE DAY.

$$

PZZ575-171700-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
243 AM PST SAT NOV 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  THIS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-171700-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.000000T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
243 AM PST SAT NOV 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MID 
  MORNING SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ560-171700-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.000000T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
243 AM PST SAT NOV 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  MID MORNING SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ565-171700-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-121117T1700Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
243 AM PST SAT NOV 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  MID MORNING SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$





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What forecasters said that day

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

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Nov 14, 9:23 PM PST, 5 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 14, 9:23 PM PST, 5 hours 20 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
923 PM PST WED NOV 14 2012

...WET WEATHER RETURNS THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH AT LEAST THE MIDDLE
OF NEXT WEEK...

.DISCUSSION...AS OF 8:58 PM PST WEDNESDAY...CURRENTLY THE IR
SATELLITE IMAGE IS SHOWING A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM CENTERED
APPROXIMATELY 135 WEST AND 35 NORTH. THIS LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL
MOVE TOWARDS THE CALIFORNIA COAST OVERNIGHT. THIS WILL RESULT IN
INCREASED CLOUDINESS AND SOUTHERLY WINDS FOR THURSDAY. THE
SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL BE GUSTY THROUGH THE VALLEYS...ESPECIALLY THE
SALINAS AND SANTA CLARA VALLEYS.

THIS LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL ALSO RESULT IN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
FOR THE FORECAST AREA BEGINNING THURSDAY AFTERNOON. ISENTROPIC
ANALYSIS PERFORMED WITH THE 0000Z GFS DOES SHOW MOIST ISENTROPIC
ASCENT ALONG THE 295K PRESSURE SURFACE THURSDAY EVENING INTO LATE
FRIDAY EVENING. THE WIND VECTORS ARE NOT DIRECTED PERFECTLY NORMAL
TO THE COASTAL MOUNTAINS BUT EXPECT TO SEE OROGRAPHIC ENHANCEMENT
OF PRECIPITATION...ESPECIALLY ALONG THE BIG SUR COAST AND THE
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS.

ONCE THIS FIRST SYSTEM PASSES AND SECOND STORM SYSTEM WILL
APPROACH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THIS SECOND LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM
WILL SLIDE A FRONT INTO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUGHLY SATURDAY
MORNING...BRINGING ADDITIONAL RAIN TO THE FORECAST AREA. BEHIND
THE FRONT MOIST ZONAL ONSHORE FLOW IS THEN EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE
CALIFORNIA COAST THROUGH AT LEAST THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. THE
CURRENT FORECAST PACKAGE DEPICTS THIS WEATHER SCENARIO WELL.
THEREFORE...NO UPDATES WILL BE MADE TO THE CURRENT FORECAST
PACKAGE.

&&

.AVIATION...AS OF 9:30 PM PST WEDNESDAY...FORECAST TONIGHT IS BASED
ON PERSISTENCE. SURFACE WINDS WILL BE LIGHT OVERNIGHT.

VICINITY OF KSFO...VFR.

KSFO BRIDGE APPROACH...VFR.

MONTEREY BAY AREA TERMINALS...VFR.

&&

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
     .TNGT...NONE.

&&

PUBLIC FORECAST: LARRY
AVIATION/MARINE: CANEPA

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Nov 14, 9:01 PM PST, 5 hours 42 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
901 PM PST WED NOV 14 2012

CAZ006-505>513-516>518-528>530-151315-
SAN FRANCISCO-
COASTAL NORTH BAY...INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE-
NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS-NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS-
SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE-SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST-
EAST BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS-EAST BAY HILLS AND DIABLO RANGE-
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS-SANTA CLARA VALLEY...INCLUDING SAN JOSE-
SOUTHERN SALINAS VALLEY...ARROYO SECO...AND LAKE SAN ANTONIO-
SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-
MOUNTAINS OF SAN BENITO AND INTERIOR MONTEREY COUNTY INCLUDING
PINNACLES NATIONAL MONUMENT-
NORTHERN SALINAS VALLEY...HOLLISTER VALLEY...AND CARMEL VALLEY-
NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY-SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST-
901 PM PST WED NOV 14 2012

A SERIES OF STORM SYSTEMS WILL BRING A RETURN OF WET WEATHER TO
THE ENTIRE SAN FRANCISCO AND MONTEREY BAY REGION. AFTER A DRY DAY
MUCH OF THURSDAY...RAIN WILL RETURN STARTING THURSDAY AFTERNOON ALONG
THE COAST AS THE FIRST SYSTEM IMPACTS OUR AREA. THE RAIN WILL THEN
SPREAD THROUGH OUR ENTIRE AREA THURSDAY NIGHT AND CONTINUE INTO
LATE FRIDAY EVENING. SOME URBAN LOCATIONS COULD PICK UP HALF AN
INCH OF RAIN WITH MANY HIGHER ELEVATION SPOTS EXPECTED TO RECEIVE
AN INCH OR MORE.

AT LEAST TWO MORE ROUNDS OF RAIN ARE LIKELY FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AS MORE SYSTEMS GO ACROSS. RAIN COULD BE BRIEFLY BE HEAVY AT
TIMES OVER THE WEEKEND AND LOCAL GUSTS TO 30 MPH COULD ACCOMPANY
THE STRONGER SHOWERS. MANY URBAN LOCATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PICK UP
BETWEEN HALF AND INCH AND AN INCH OR RAIN BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON WITH
HIGHER ELEVATION LOCATIONS FORECAST TO RECEIVE 1 TO 2 INCHES OF
ADDITIONAL RAINFALL. SNOW IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE AN ISSUE AS SNOW
LEVELS WILL BE ABOVE 6000 FEET.

PERSONS WITH TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR PLANS FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY SHOULD
MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

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Sources

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