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Small Craft Advisory 38, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

March 25, 2012

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 25, 2012, 2:37 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 26, 2012, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2012, 2:37 PM PDT (21:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2012, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2012, 9:00 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.

867 
WHUS76 KMTR 252137
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
237 PM PDT SUN MAR 25 2012


PZZ570-260545-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120326T2200Z-120327T1300Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
237 PM PDT SUN MAR 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS RAMPING UP TO 15 TO 25 KT MONDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-260545-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120326T2200Z-120327T1300Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
237 PM PDT SUN MAR 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS RAMPING UP TO 15 TO 25 KT MONDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-260545-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T0600Z-120327T1300Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
237 PM PDT SUN MAR 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS RAMPING UP TO 15 TO 25 KT MONDAY 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
8 follow-up statements
644 
WHUS76 KMTR 260529
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
1029 PM PDT SUN MAR 25 2012

PZZ570-261330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120326T2200Z-120327T1300Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
1029 PM PDT SUN MAR 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO
6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM
PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS RAMPING UP TO 15 TO 25 KT MONDAY 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-261330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120326T2200Z-120327T1300Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
1029 PM PDT SUN MAR 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO
6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM
PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS RAMPING UP TO 15 TO 25 KT MONDAY 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-261330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T0600Z-120327T1300Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
1029 PM PDT SUN MAR 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO
6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO
6 AM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS RAMPING UP TO 15 TO 25 KT MONDAY 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
049 
WHUS76 KMTR 260926
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
226 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

PZZ570-261730-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120326T2200Z-120328T0100Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
226 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-261730-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120326T2200Z-120328T0100Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
226 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-261730-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T0600Z-120328T0100Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
226 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT 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
291 
WHUS76 KMTR 261600
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

PZZ570-270000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120326T2200Z-120328T0100Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT MONDAY
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING MONDAY NIGHT. SOUTHERLY WINDS
  INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS ON TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-270000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120326T2200Z-120328T0100Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE MONDAY
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING MONDAY NIGHT. SOUTHERLY WINDS
  INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT ON TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-270000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T0600Z-120328T0100Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM PDT TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT MONDAY NIGHT
  AND CONTINUING THROUGH TUESDAY.

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
704 
WHUS76 KMTR 262155
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
255 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

PZZ570-270600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120326T2200Z-120327T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0009.120327T0400Z-120327T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
255 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HAS ISSUED A
GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
PDT TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT...INCREASING TO 25 TO 35
  KT BY LATE MONDAY EVENING AND CONTINUING UNTIL TUESDAY
  AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ540-270600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120326T2200Z-120327T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0009.120327T1100Z-120327T2200Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
255 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HAS ISSUED A
GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PDT TUESDAY.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT TUESDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 35 KT
  LATE MONDAY NIGHT...CONTINUING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ575-270600-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T0600Z-120328T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
255 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT MONDAY NIGHT
  AND INCREASING FURTHER TO 20 TO 30 KT ON TUESDAY...CONTINUING
  INTO TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-270600-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1300Z-120328T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
255 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HAS ISSUED A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE MONDAY
  NIGHT AND INCREASING FURTHER TO 20 TO 30 KT ON
  TUESDAY...CONTINUING INTO TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-270600-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1600Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
255 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT ON TUESDAY
  MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-270600-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1600Z-120328T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
255 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT ON TUESDAY
  MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY EVENING. LOCAL GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT ARE POSSIBLE ON TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-270600-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1900Z-120328T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
255 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HAS ISSUED A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT BY MIDDAY
  TUESDAY AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-270600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T0600Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
255 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT BY LATE MONDAY
  EVENING AND CONTINUING THROUGH TUESDAY 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
213 
WHUS76 KMTR 270548
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
1048 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

PZZ540-271400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120327T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0009.120327T1100Z-120327T2200Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
1048 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PDT TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PDT TUESDAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 35 
  KT LATE MONDAY NIGHT...CONTINUING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ570-271400-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120327T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
1048 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT...INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 
  KT BY LATE MONDAY EVENING AND CONTINUING UNTIL TUESDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ545-271400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T0600Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
1048 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT BY LATE 
  MONDAY EVENING AND CONTINUING THROUGH TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-271400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T0600Z-120328T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
1048 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT MONDAY NIGHT 
  AND INCREASING FURTHER TO 20 TO 30 KT ON TUESDAY...CONTINUING 
  INTO TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-271400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1300Z-120328T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
1048 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE MONDAY 
  NIGHT AND INCREASING FURTHER TO 20 TO 30 KT ON TUESDAY... 
  CONTINUING INTO TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-271400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1600Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
1048 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-271400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1600Z-120328T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
1048 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY EVENING. LOCAL GUSTS 
  UP TO 35 KT ARE POSSIBLE ON TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-271400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1900Z-120328T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
1048 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT BY 
  MIDDAY TUESDAY AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY 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
983 
WHUS76 KMTR 271039
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
339 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

PZZ540-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120327T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0009.120327T1100Z-120327T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0039.120327T2200Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
339 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 4 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT DECREASING BACK TO 20 TO 30
  KT DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ570-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120327T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T2200Z-120328T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
339 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT DECREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT
  LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
339 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
339 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1300Z-120328T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
339 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1600Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
339 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1600Z-120328T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
339 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT DURING THE
  MORNING AND LASTING INTO THE EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ535-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1900Z-120328T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
339 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT BY MIDDAY TODAY
  AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY 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
393 
WHUS76 KMTR 271528
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
828 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

PZZ570-272330-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120327T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T2200Z-120328T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
828 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT DECREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT 
  LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-272330-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120327T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0039.120327T2200Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
828 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT DECREASING BACK TO 20 TO 30 
  KT DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ530-272330-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1528Z-120328T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
828 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

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

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

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT LASTING INTO THE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-272330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
828 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-272330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
828 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-272330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
828 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-272330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1600Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
828 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT ON 
  TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ535-272330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T1900Z-120328T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
828 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT BY MIDDAY 
  TODAY AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY 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
326 
WHUS76 KMTR 272114
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
214 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

PZZ570-280400-
/O.CAN.KMTR.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120327T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.120327T2114Z-120328T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
214 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT DECREASING TO 10 TO 20 KT
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-280400-
/O.CAN.KMTR.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120327T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0039.120327T2114Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
214 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT DECREASING TO 10 TO 20 KT
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-280400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
214 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT DECREASING TO 10 TO 20 KT
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-280400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
214 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT DECREASING
  TO 10 TO 20 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-280400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
214 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT DECREASING
  TO 10 TO 20 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-280400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
214 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT DECREASING
  TO 10 TO 20 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-280400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
214 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT LASTING INTO THE EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ535-280400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-120328T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
214 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 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: SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT DECREASING
  TO 10 TO 20 KT 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.

&&

$$


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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 25, 10:56 AM PDT, 3 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 25, 10:56 AM PDT, 3 hours 41 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
1056 AM PDT SUN MAR 25 2012

.DISCUSSION...AS OF 9:30 AM PDT SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES AND
COOL TEMPERATURES WERE OBSERVED THIS MORNING AS A SURFACE LOW
MOVES SOUTHEAST TOWARDS THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST.
TEMPERATURES OVERNIGHT FELL INTO THE LOW TO MID 40S...NEAR NORMAL
FOR THE END OF MARCH. THE LARGE AREA OF RAIN THAT IMPACTED THE
REGION YESTERDAY MOVED EAST OVERNIGHT...WITH MAINLY SCATTERED SHOWERS
OBSERVED BY 12Z. RAINFALL ACCUMULATION OVER THE PAST SIX HOURS
RANGED FROM A FEW HUNDREDTHS OF AN INCH TO AROUND A THIRD OF AN
INCH.

SCATTERED SHOWER ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE DAY AND
INCREASE IN COVERAGE BY THE AFTERNOON HOURS. THE BIG WEATHER STORY
OF THE DAY WILL BE THE SLIGHT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS. THE BEST
CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORM WILL BE MAINLY SOUTH OF THE SAN FRANCISCO
BAY. THE 12Z RUN OF THE NAM INDICATES SURFACE CAPE VALUES OVER 400
J/KG FOR PARTS OF MONTEREY AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES. WITH AN
ABUNDANCE OF SURFACE MOISTURE FROM RECENT RAIN AND DECENT SURFACE
HEATING THIS AFTERNOON...THUNDERSTORMS AND SMALL HAIL WILL BE
POSSIBLE. IN ADDITION...THE LATEST SPC DAY 1 CONVECTIVE OUTLOOK
MENTIONS THE POSSIBILITY OF THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE SF BAY
SOUTHWARD.

OTHERWISE...CURRENT FORECAST LOOKS TO BE ON TRACK, SO NO MAJOR
UPDATES WERE MADE THIS MORNING.

.PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...SATL IMAGERY IS INDC THAT THE UPPER LOW IS
NEAR 35/128...OR 300 NM WEST OF MONTEREY BAY...MOVING SLOWLY TO
THE SE. LIGHT/MODERATE RAIN IS CONTINUING ACROSS THE
DISTRICT...WHILE THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS ARE MOVING NORTH THE COLD
FRONT ITSELF IS NOW MOVING EAST AFTER STALLING ALONG THE COAST
LAST EVENING. THE FRONT IS BEING KICKED EAST BY A SHORTWAVE
ROTATING THRU THE BASE OF THE UPPER LOW SEEN ON WATER VAPOR
IMAGERY AS WELL AS ON THE GOES HIGH DENSITY WINDS. WHEREAS
RAINFALL INTENSITY HAS NOT BEEN ALL THAT IMPRESSIVE RAINFALL
TOTALS HAVE EXCEEDED ONE INCH ACROSS THE COASTAL AREAS FROM PT
REYES SOUTH TO PT SUR...THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS...AND IN SEVERAL
PLACES AROUND SAN FRANCISCO BAY SUCH AS SFO AND OAKLAND AIRPORT.

AS THE FRONT CONTINUES TO MOVE ACROSS THE DISTRICT COLDER AIR IS NOW
STARTING TO FILTER INTO THE DISTRICT AS THE OBSERVATORY ON MT
HAMILTON REPORTED THAT IT IS NOW SNOWING. MT DIABLO (3849 FT) AND
ROSE PEAK (3060 FT) IN THE DIABLO RANGE ARE NOW AT OR BELOW
FREEZING SO IT IS PROBABLY SNOWING ON THOSE PEAKS AS WELL. CORDOZA
RIDGE (2331 FT)...WHICH IS EAST OF MORGAN HILL...IS NOW REPORTING
A TEMPERATURE OF 35 DEGREES. THEREFORE...THE SNOW LEVEL IS MOST
LIKELY AROUND 3000 FEET.

SHOWERS WILL DECREASE THIS MORNING...AND WE COULD EVEN HAVE A
PERIOD OF DRY WEATHER AS WELL. DURING THE AFTERNOON THE COLDER
AIRMASS WILL CONTINUE TO FILTER IN AS THE UPPER LOW MOVES INTO
SOUTH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND THE TROF AXIS PASSES ACROSS THE
DISTRICT. THE ATMOSPHERE WILL DESTABILIZE...ESPECIALLY IF THERE
ARE BREAKS IN THE CLOUDS. SHOWERS WILL THEN INCREASE THIS AFTN
ALONG WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THUNDERSTORMS...CONTINUING INTO THE
EVENING. SHOWERS/THUNDERSTORMS WILL DECREASE RAPIDLY AFTER SUNSET.
AS IS USUALLY THE CASE WITH THIS TYPE OF SET-UP THERE WILL BE THE
POSSIBILITY OF SMALL HAIL WITH THE SHOWERS/THUNDERSTORMS.

MONDAY SHOULD BE A DRY DAY ACROSS MOST OF THE DISTRICT AS WEAK
SHORTWAVE RIDGING MOVES ACROSS THE DISTRICT. THERE COULD BE A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE NORTH BAY AS THE NEXT UPSTREAM SYSTEM
MOVES TO THE COAST. THE NEXT SYSTEM WILL MOVE INTO THE DISTRICT
LATE MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...STARTING IN THE NORTH BAY...AND
MOVING SLOWLY SOUTH. THIS SYSTEM WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE
MOISTURE AS IT WILL TAP TPW'S GREATER THAN ONE INCH FROM THE
CENTRAL PACIFIC AS SEEN ON AMSU IMAGERY. THERE WILL ALSO BE GOOD
ISENTROPIC LIFT AS WELL WITH THIS SYSTEM. WINDS WILL BE STRONGER
WITH THIS SYSTEM...WITH BOTH THE ECMWF AND GFS INDC 925 MB WINDS
OF 45-50 KT OFF THE COAST FROM SAN MATEO NORTH. WITH BETTER
OROGRAPHIC ES RAIN COULD BE LOCALLY MODERATE OR HEAVY AT
TIMES...MAINLY IN THE NORTH BAY. RAIN WILL SPREAD SOUTH ACROSS THE
DISTRICT TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...HOWEVER MODELS ARE INDC
THAT THE SYSTEM WILL WEAKEN AS IT MOVES SOUTH.

IN GENERAL...A LONGWAVE TROUGH WILL REMAIN OVER THE EASTERN
PACIFIC THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK AND INTO NEXT WEEKEND.
HOWEVER...THE GFS AND ECMWF DIFFER ON HOW FAR SOUTH RAIN WILL
FALL...AS THE MORE SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL WILL BE TO THE NORTH OF
THE DISTRICT. THEREFORE...HAVE BROAD BRUSHED THE FORECAST FOR THIS
PERIOD UNTIL THE MODELS COME INTO BETTER AGREEMENT.

&&

.AVIATION...AS OF 10:56 AM PDT SUNDAY...SHOWERS ARE EXPECTRED
TODAY IN THE UNSTABLE POST-FRONTAL AIRMASS. OVERALL...MVFR OR VFR
CONDITIONS.

VICINITY OF KSFO...A FEW SHOWERS POSSIBLE THROUGH AFTERNOON.
OCCASIONAL MVFR CIGS.

KSFO BRIDGE APPROACH...SIMILAR TO KSFO.

MONTEREY BAY AREA TERMINALS...MVFR CIGS. CHANCE FOR SHOWERS TODAY.

&&

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

PUBLIC FORECAST: RILEY/STROBIN
AVIATION/MARINE: SIMS

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