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Small Craft Advisory 37, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

March 22, 2012

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 22, 2012, 2:41 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 23, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2012, 2:41 PM PDT (21:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2012, 2:40 PM PDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

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

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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
8 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
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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035 
WHUS76 KMTR 231533
MWWMTR

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

PZZ560-232345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
833 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-232345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T2200Z-120324T1000Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
833 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-232345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
833 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-232345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T1600Z-120324T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
833 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT LATE WILL 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-232345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T1600Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
833 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-232345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
833 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-232345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
833 AM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
001 
WHUS76 KMTR 232142
MWWMTR

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

PZZ560-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
242 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120323T2200Z-120324T1000Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
242 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
242 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
242 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 30 KT LATE WILL 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
242 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 30 KT WILL 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
242 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
242 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
072 
WHUS76 KMTR 240326
MWWMTR

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

PZZ545-241130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.RB.Y.0021.120324T1200Z-120325T0600Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
826 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO
11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO
11 PM PDT SATURDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY. 

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


* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD
OF 12 SECONDS...BECOMING 8 TO 10 FEET AT 12 SECONDS OVERNIGHT.

* FIRST EBB: 2.1 KNOTS WILL OCCUR AT 5:34 AM SATURDAY MORNING.

* SECOND EBB: 1.7 KNOTS AT 6:16 PM SATURDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ560-241130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
826 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-241130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
826 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-241000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T1000Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
826 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: 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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-241000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T1000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
826 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 30 KT LATE WILL 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-241000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
826 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 30 KT WILL 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-241130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.120324T0400Z-120324T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
826 PM PDT FRI MAR 23 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
484 
WHUS76 KMTR 240928
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
228 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

PZZ545-241730-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.RB.Y.0021.120324T1200Z-120325T1300Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
228 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM
PDT SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 AM PDT SUNDAY. 

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

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET AT 12 SECONDS.

* FIRST EBB: 2.1 KNOTS WILL OCCUR AT 5:34 AM THIS MORNING.

* SECOND EBB: 1.7 KNOTS AT 6:16 PM THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ530-241730-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T2200Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
228 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ570-241600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T1600Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
228 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 30 KT THROUGH MID 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-241600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T1600Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
228 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 30 KT THROUGH MID 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-241730-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T2200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
228 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH MID 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-241730-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
228 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH MID 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-241730-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
228 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH MID 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
394 
WHUS76 KMTR 241539
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
839 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

PZZ545-242345-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120325T1300Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
839 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT SUNDAY. 


* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET AT 12 SECONDS.

* FIRST EBB: 1.7 KNOTS WILL OCCUR AT 6:16 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB: 2.0 KNOTS AT 6:05 AM SUNDAY MORNING.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-570-241645-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T1600Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
839 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

PZZ530-241645-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T2200Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
839 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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



$$

PZZ560-242200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T2200Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
839 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH MID 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-242200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T2200Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
839 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH MID 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-242200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
839 AM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH MID 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
050 
WHUS76 KMTR 242140
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
240 PM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

PZZ560-565-575-242245-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-120324T2200Z/
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-
240 PM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

PZZ545-250545-
/O.CON.KMTR.RB.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120325T1300Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
240 PM PDT SAT MAR 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM
PDT SUNDAY. 

* SEAS: COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

* FIRST EBB: 1.7 KNOTS WILL OCCUR AT 6:16 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB: 2.0 KNOTS AT 6:05 AM SUNDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 22, 10:27 AM PDT, 4 hours 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 22, 10:27 AM PDT, 4 hours 14 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
1027 AM PDT THU MAR 22 2012

.DISCUSSION...AS OF 9:22 AM PDT THURSDAY...A WEAK COLD FRONT
MOVED ACROSS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OVERNIGHT AND SOME LIGHT PRECIP
CONTINUES TO FALL IN PORTIONS OF NAPA COUNTY WITH 0.04 INCH PICKED
UP BY THE ANGWIN PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE GAUGE DURING THE PAST HOUR.
TOTALS OVERNIGHT RANGED FROM A FEW HUNDREDTHS IN MAIN AND CONTRA
COSTA COUNTIES...TO AROUND A TENTH OF AN INCH IN NAPA COUNTY. THIS
WEAK SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO SLIDE SOUTH ACROSS THE STATE TODAY
BUT ISN'T EXPECTED TO DO MUCH ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE DISTRICT EXCEPT
DEEPEN THE MARINE LAYER AND LOWER DAYTIME TEMPERATURES FOR TODAY.
FRIDAY COULD SEE A DEGREE OR TWO OF WARMING MOST AREAS AS THE
DISTRICT WILL BE IN BETWEEN WEATHER SYSTEMS. CLOUDS AND WINDS WILL
BEGIN INCREASING ACROSS THE NORTHERN THIRD LATE IN THE DAY WITH
PRECIPITATION BEGINNING ACROSS THE NORTH BAY OVERNIGHT FRIDAY
NIGHT...AND SPREADING ACROSS THE REST OF THE DISTRICT ON SATURDAY
AS THE UPPER LOW SKIRTS THE COAST TO THE WEST AS IT MOVES SOUTH.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS EXPECTED WITH THIS SYSTEM RANGE FROM UP TO A HALF
INCH ACROSS INLAND AREAS TO 1-2 INCHES OVER COASTAL RANGES. SUNDAY
WILL BE COOL AND SHOWERY AS THE UPPER LOW CONTINUES TO MOVE SOUTH
AND THEN INLAND OVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

ZONAL FLOW ALOFT EARLY NEXT WEEK WILL MODERATE TEMPERATURES
SOMEWHAT. A TROUGH APPROACHING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST WILL SPREAD
RAIN AS FAR AS OUR DISTRICT LATE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. THERE REMAIN
DIFFERENCES AMONGST THE MEDIUM RANGE MODEL SOLUTIONS CONCERNING
THE INTENSITY OF THIS SYSTEM WITH THE GFS BRINGING MORE RAIN TO
OUR AREA VERSUS THE ECMWF WHICH KEEPS IT CENTERED FARTHER NORTH.
WILL SIFT THROUGH 12Z RUNS AND SEE IF THIS CAN BE FINE TUNED. FOR
NOW...A CHANCE OF RAIN IS GIVEN TO ALL AREAS FOR THAT TIME FRAME.

&&

.AVIATION...AS OF 10:25 AM PDT THURSDAY...A PASSING COLD FRONT WILL
DICTATE THE SHORT TERM WEATHER CONCERNS. N BAY HAS ALREADY BEGUN
TO SCT AND EXPECT SF BAY TO FOLLOW SHORTLY. TERMINALS FARTHER
SOUTH WILL HOLD ONTO CIGS UNTIL FROPA LATER THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS
WILL INCREASE WITH THE FROPA AS WELL. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MRY
BAY HAVE PUT MOSTLY VFR CONDITIONS TONIGHT.

VICINITY OF KSFO...KSFO WILL HAVE LINGER CIGS FOR THE FIRST HOUR
OF THE TAF THEN SCT. WINDS WILL INCREASE OUT OF THE WEST WITH
GUSTS OVER 20 KT POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON. MODEL GUIDANCE SHOWS
POSSIBLE BRIEF CIG TONIGHT...BUT WENT WITH DRIER SOLUTION WITH VFR CONDITIONS.

KSFO BRIDGE APPROACH...SIMILAR TO KSFO.

MONTEREY BAY AREA TERMINALS...IFR CIGS CONTINUE TO LINGER THIS
MORNING AND WILL LINGER UNTIL THE FROPA LATER THIS AFTERNOON. ATTM
WILL FORECAST 21Z...BUT THAT MAY BE A LITTLE TO OPTIMISTIC. WILL
BRING CIGS BACK IN OVERNIGHT.

&&

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
     .TDAY...SCA...PIGEON PT TO PT PINOS 0-10 NM FROM 11 AM
             SCA...PT PINOS TO PT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 0-10 NM FROM 11 AM
             SCA...PT ARENA TO PT REYES 0-10 NM
             SCA...PT REYES TO PIGEON PT 0-10 NM

&&

PUBLIC FORECAST: SIMS
AVIATION/MARINE: MM

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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.