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Small Craft Advisory 36, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

March 21, 2012

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 21, 2012, 9:13 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 21, 2012, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2012, 9:13 AM PDT (16:13 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2012, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2012, 2:34 AM PDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

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

603 
WHUS76 KMTR 211613
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
913 AM PDT WED MAR 21 2012


PZZ570-220015-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T0600Z-120322T1600Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
913 AM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-220015-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120322T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
913 AM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON THURSDAY.

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
7 follow-up statements
798 
WHUS76 KMTR 212147
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
247 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

PZZ535-220600-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
247 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-220600-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
247 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON THURSDAY.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-220600-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
247 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-220600-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
247 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-220600-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
247 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-220600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T0600Z-120323T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
247 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM PDT THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 10 TO 20 KT WITH FREQUENT
  GUSTS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-220600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
247 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  THURSDAY.

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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314 
WHUS76 KMTR 220405
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
905 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

PZZ570-221215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T0600Z-120323T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
905 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

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

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

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 10 TO 20 KT WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-221215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
905 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-221215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
905 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-221215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
905 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-221215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
905 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  THURSDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-221215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
905 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-221215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
905 PM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  THURSDAY.

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
656 
WHUS76 KMTR 220944
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
244 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

PZZ570-221045-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
244 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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



$$

PZZ535-575-221045-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T1000Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
244 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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



$$

PZZ560-221745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1800Z-120323T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
244 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT BY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-221745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1800Z-120323T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
244 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT BY
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-221745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
244 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  THURSDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-221745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1600Z-120323T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
244 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  THURSDAY. 

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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398 
WHUS76 KMTR 221604
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
904 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

PZZ540-230015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
904 AM PDT THU MAR 22 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 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  THURSDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-230015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
904 AM PDT THU MAR 22 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 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  THURSDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-230015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1800Z-120323T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
904 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT BY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-230015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.120322T1800Z-120323T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
904 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT BY
  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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051 
WHUS76 KMTR 222141
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
241 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

PZZ540-230545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T1600Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
241 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
  EVENING. AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTHERLY WINDS OF
  15 TO 25 KT TO DEVELOP ON FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ545-230545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
241 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
  EVENING. AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTHERLY WINDS OF
  15 TO 25 KT TO DEVELOP 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-230545-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T2200Z-120324T1000Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
241 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS: AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTHERLY WINDS OF
  15 TO 25 KT TO DEVELOP FRIDAY AFTERNOON. STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE
  THROUGH THE GOLDEN GATE AND ANGEL ISLAND.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-230545-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T1600Z-120324T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
241 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTHERLY WINDS OF
  15 TO 25 KT TO DEVELOP 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-230545-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
241 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTHERLY WINDS OF
  15 TO 25 KT TO DEVELOP 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-230545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
241 PM PDT THU MAR 22 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 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ565-230545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
241 PM PDT THU MAR 22 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 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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480 
WHUS76 KMTR 230439
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
939 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

PZZ560-231000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
939 PM PDT THU MAR 22 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 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ565-231000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
939 PM PDT THU MAR 22 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 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ530-231245-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T2200Z-120324T1000Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
939 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM
PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 
  15 TO 25 KT TO DEVELOP FRIDAY AFTERNOON. STRONGEST WINDS WILL 
  BE THROUGH THE GOLDEN GATE AND ANGEL ISLAND. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-231245-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T1600Z-120324T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
939 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM
PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 
  15 TO 25 KT TO DEVELOP 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-231245-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T1600Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
939 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM
PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS 
  EVENING. AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTHERLY WINDS 
  OF 15 TO 25 KT TO DEVELOP ON FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ545-231245-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
939 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS 
  EVENING. AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTHERLY WINDS 
  OF 15 TO 25 KT TO DEVELOP 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-231245-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
939 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

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

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

* WINDS: AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 
  15 TO 25 KT TO DEVELOP 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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046 
WHUS76 KMTR 230934
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
234 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

PZZ560-231745-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
234 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ565-231745-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-120323T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
234 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ575-231745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
234 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PDT SATURDAY. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ530-231745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T2200Z-120324T1000Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
234 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. STRONGEST
  WINDS WILL BE OBSERVED NEAR ANGEL ISLAND AND THE GOLDEN GATE
  BRIDGE. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-231745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T1600Z-120324T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
234 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT LATE THIS
  MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-231745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T1600Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
234 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS
  MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. OCCASIONAL
  GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 40 KT WILL BE POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-231745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
234 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING
  AND CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY 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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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 Mar 21, 6:53 AM PDT, 2 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 21, 6:53 AM PDT, 2 hours 20 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
653 AM PDT WED MAR 21 2012

.DISCUSSION...AS OF 4:11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...A WEAK FRONTAL
BOUNDARY PERSISTS NORTH OF CAPE MENDOCINO. MID AND HIGH LEVEL
CLOUDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FEATURE ARE MAINLY CONFINED TO THE
NORTH BAY. MEANWHILE OVER THE OCEAN A LOW CLOUD/FOG DECK HAS
FORMED BUT EXPECTING LITTLE OR NO INLAND PENETRATION. A FEW RADAR
RETURNS ARE BEING DETECTED OVER NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY AND THE
SANTA ROSA RAWS HAS PICKED UP 0.01 OVERNIGHT. NONETHELESS ANY
SHOWERS TODAY WILL BE VERY ISOLATED AND CONFINED TO THE MOST
NORTHERN PORTIONS OF OUR CWA. THE BULK OF THE BAY AREA WILL ENJOY
A MOSTLY SUNNY AND MILD DAY. BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND INTO THE
EVENING CLOUDS WILL INCREASE AS AN ORGANIZED COLD FRONT RAPIDLY
APPROACHES NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. RAIN CHANCES WILL INCREASE AROUND
MIDNIGHT OVER THE NORTH BAY BUT THE FRONT WILL WEAKEN AS IT PUSHES
ONSHORE. BEST CHANCE FOR LIGHT RAIN WILL BE LATE TONIGHT INTO
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS THE NORTH BAY WITH AT LEAST A CHANCE
OF RAIN DOWN TO AROUND SAN FRANCISCO. MODELS ARE CONSISTENT IN
RAPIDLY WEAKENING THE FRONT AS IT MOVES ONSHORE SO RAIN TOTALS OF
PERHAPS 0.25 FOR THE NORTH BAY COASTAL HILLS WITH ONLY A FEW
HUNDREDTHS FOR THE NORTH BAY VALLEYS AND CITY THROUGH 12-15Z
THURSDAY. THE MAIN IMPACT FROM THE FRONTAL PASSAGE WILL BE TO
USHER IN COOLER TEMPERATURES AND BLUSTERY ONSHORE WINDS WITH
CYCLONIC FLOW ALOFT. EXPECT HIGHS ONLY IN THE UPPER 50S THURSDAY
AFTERNOON BEHIND THE FRONT. NOT MUCH CHANGE FOR FRIDAY WITH
CONTINUED COOL ONSHORE FLOW.

BY FRIDAY NIGHT ATTENTION WILL TURN TO INCOMING COLD FRONT. PRETTY
GOOD MODEL AGREEMENT THAT NOW SHOWS RAIN DEVELOPING FROM WEST TO
EAST BETWEEN 9-12Z SATURDAY. STEADY RAIN LOOKS TO MOVE THROUGH THE
ENTIRE DISTRICT BETWEEN 12-18Z SATURDAY WITH AVERAGE RAIN TOTALS
OF 0.25-0.75 FOR THE VALLEYS AND 0.75-1.50 FOR THE HILLS WITH THIS
MAIN FRONTAL PASSAGE.

A DISTINCT LULL IN THE PRECIP LOOKS TO OCCUR LATER SATURDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING BETWEEN THE SFC FRONT AND WHEN THE CORE OF THE
UPPER LOW PASSES OVERHEAD. FORECAST WILL SHOW SHOWER CHANCES
CONTINUING SATURDAY NIGHT. MODELS NOW SHOW BEST CHANCE OF PRECIP
OVER SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE DISTRICT ON SUNDAY AS THE NEXT
SHORTWAVE TAKES AIM AT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. SNOW LEVELS WILL LOWER
BUT PROBABLY NOT AS LOW AS LAST WEEKENDS SYSTEM...PERHAPS TO
AROUND 3500 FEET FOR ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WITH CURRENT MODEL
SOLUTIONS. SUNDAY WOULD BE THE BEST CHANCE FOR CONVECTION BUT
CONFIDENCE NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO TRY AND PIN POINT ISOLATED T-STORM
POTENTIAL AT THIS TIME. HIGHER CONFIDENCE FOR TYPICAL SHOWERS WITH
SMALL HAIL ACROSS SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE CWA ON SUNDAY.

TROUGH WILL SLOWLY PUSH EASTWARD WITH SHOWERS LIKELY CONTINUING
THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT AND MAYBE INTO EARLY MONDAY. DRYING TREND
MONDAY AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY.

ABOVE AVERAGE MODEL CONSISTENCY SHOWING ANOTHER WELL ORGANIZED
STORM BY TUESDAY NIGHT OR WEDS OF NEXT WEEK...SO FAIRLY STORMY
LATE MARCH PATTERN LOOKS TO CONTINUE WITH MORE STORMS POISED DAYS
8-10.

&&

.AVIATION...AS OF 4:30 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...WARM ADVECTION BRINGING
MVFR CIGS TO THE NORTH BAY THIS MORNING. THESE CLOUDS ARE EXPECTED
TO SPREAD SOUTH INTO SFO AND OAK AFTER 18Z WITH MVFR CIGS BY 22Z.
SOME LOW CLOUDS AND FOG COULD IMPACT SNS THIS MORNING.

VICINITY OF KSFO...VFR THIS MORNING. MVFR CEILINGS EXPECTED AFTER
22Z CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

KSFO BRIDGE APPROACH...SIMILAR TO KSFO.

MONTEREY BAY AREA TERMINALS...VFR EXPECTED AT MRY AS CLOUDS HAVE
PULLED AWAY. SOME CLOUDS IN THE CENTRAL SALINAS VALLEY COULD BRING
BRIEF IFR CONDITIONS TO SNS THROUGH 18Z.

&&

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
     .TDAY...NONE.

PUBLIC FORECAST: RWW
AVIATION/MARINE: W PI

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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.