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Small Craft Advisory 51, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

April 16, 2012

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 16, 2012, 2:38 PM PDT. It took effect at Apr 17, 2012, 9:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 16, 2012, 2:38 PM PDT (21:38 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 17, 2012, 9:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 19, 2012, 2:00 AM PDT
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

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

722 
WHUS76 KMTR 162138
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
238 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

PZZ570-170545-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
238 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

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

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



* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY EVENING
  CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY.



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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-170545-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
238 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY EVENING
  CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-170545-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
238 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY EVENING
  CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-170545-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
238 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY EVENING
  CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-170545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.120416T2200Z-120418T1600Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
238 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. STRONGEST
  WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-170545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.120416T2200Z-120418T1600Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
238 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. STRONGEST
  WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR.

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
9 follow-up statements
545 
WHUS76 KMTR 170413
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
913 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

PZZ575-171215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120418T1600Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
913 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-171215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
913 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY 
  EVENING CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-171215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120418T1600Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
913 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-171215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
913 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY 
  EVENING CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-171215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
913 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY 
  EVENING CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-171215-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
913 PM PDT MON APR 16 2012

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY 
  EVENING CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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
372 
WHUS76 KMTR 171400
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
700 AM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

PZZ570-172200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
700 AM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY 
  EVENING CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-172200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120418T1600Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
700 AM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-172200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
700 AM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY 
  EVENING CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-172200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120418T1600Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
700 AM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-172200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
700 AM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY 
  EVENING CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-172200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
700 AM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY 
  EVENING CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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
981 
WHUS76 KMTR 172130
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
230 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

PZZ540-545-570-172230-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120418T1600Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
230 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

PZZ575-180530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
230 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-180530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120419T0900Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
230 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

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

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT CAN BE EXPECTED THIS EVENING
  THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ565-180530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
230 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR WHERE LOCAL GUSTS WILL BE 30
  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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
197 
WHUS76 KMTR 172232
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
332 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

PZZ530-180400-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120418T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
332 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

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

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

* WINDS: WINDS: NORTHWESTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS THE REMAINDER
  OF THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING...DECREASING TO 10 TO 20
  KNOTS TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ575-180645-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
332 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-180645-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T0400Z-120419T0900Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
332 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM PDT THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT CAN BE EXPECTED THIS 
  EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ565-180645-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
332 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR WHERE LOCAL GUSTS WILL BE 
  30 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO
556 
WHUS76 KMTR 180349
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
849 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

PZZ530-180500-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120418T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
849 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

$$

PZZ560-181200-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T1900Z-120419T0900Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
849 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
2 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT CAN BE EXPECTED WEDNESDAY
  AFTERNOON AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-181200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
849 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-181200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
849 PM PDT TUE APR 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR WHERE LOCAL GUSTS WILL BE 
  30 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.

&&

$$


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149 
WHUS76 KMTR 181016
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
316 AM PDT WED APR 18 2012

PZZ575-181830-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
316 AM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-181830-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
316 AM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR WHERE LOCAL GUSTS WILL BE 
  30 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-181830-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T1900Z-120419T0900Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
316 AM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM
PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT CAN BE EXPECTED WEDNESDAY 
  AFTERNOON AND 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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283 
WHUS76 KMTR 181532
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
832 AM PDT WED APR 18 2012

PZZ575-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
832 AM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.120418T1900Z-120419T0900Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
832 AM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM
PDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT CAN BE EXPECTED WEDNESDAY 
  AFTERNOON AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-182345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
832 AM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR WHERE LOCAL GUSTS WILL BE 
  30 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.

&&

$$


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228 
WHUS76 KMTR 182122
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
222 PM PDT WED APR 18 2012

PZZ575-190530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
222 PM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-190530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
222 PM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT CAN BE EXPECTED THROUGH
  WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-190530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
222 PM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR WHERE LOCAL GUSTS WILL BE 
  30 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.

&&

$$


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965 
WHUS76 KMTR 190404
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
904 PM PDT WED APR 18 2012

PZZ575-190900-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
904 PM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. 
  STRONGEST WINDS SOUTH OF POINT SUR. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-190900-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
904 PM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT CAN BE EXPECTED THROUGH 
  LATE TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ565-190900-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-120419T0900Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
904 PM PDT WED APR 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.
  STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED SOUTH OF POINT SUR.

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 Apr 16, 10:46 AM PDT, 3 hours 52 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 16, 10:46 AM PDT, 3 hours 52 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
1046 AM PDT MON APR 16 2012

.DISCUSSION...AS OF 9:29 AM PDT MONDAY...PATCHY DENSE FOG WAS
PRESENT OVERNIGHT THROUGH MUCH OF THE SALINAS VALLEY AND THE NORTH
BAY VALLEYS. FOG CONTINUES TO DISSIPATE THIS MORNING WITH PARTLY
TO MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES FORECAST BY THIS AFTERNOON. OTHERWISE...A
COLD FRONT OFF THE CA/OR BORDER CONTINUES TO MOVE SLOWLY SOUTHEAST
INTO SONOMA AND NAPA COUNTIES LATER THIS AFTERNOON. HIGH AND MID
LEVEL CLOUDS WILL PASS OVER MUCH OF THE REGION TODAY IN RESPONSE
TO THIS FRONT. THE REGION IS FORECAST TO REMAIN DRY AS THE BULK OF
THE PRECIP REMAINS WELL TO THE NORTH.

TEMPERATURES THIS AFTERNOON WILL WARM INTO THE 60S ALONG THE
COAST...TO THE LOW TO MID 70S INLAND. THESE TEMPERATURES ARE NEAR
NORMAL FOR THE MIDDLE OF APRIL.

.PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...WEATHER PATTERN REMAINS QUIET RIGHT THROUGH THE
MID- WEEK TIME FRAME WITH A BENIGN ZONAL FLOW LEADING TO DRY
WEATHER WITH CONTINUED SEASONABLE TEMPERATURES. NO REAL SIGNAL FOR
ANY WINDS AND WIDESPREAD LOW CLOUDS/FOG OF NOTE THROUGH WEDS.

WEATHER STORY FOR THE WEEK WILL THEN LIKELY TURN TO THE WARM
WEATHER NOW FORECAST FOR THURSDAY/FRIDAY AND LIKELY INTO SATURDAY.
MODEL RUNS HAVE BEEN CONSISTENT IN BUILDING WARM RIDGE OF HIGH
PRESSURE FROM THE SOUTHWEST WITH 500 MB HEIGHTS AROUND 582 DM WITH
850 MB TEMPS FORECAST TO REACH AROUND 18 CELSIUS BY FRIDAY.
ALTHOUGH NO REAL OFFSHORE WINDS ARE FORECAST THE PATTERN IS
CONDUCIVE TO WARM WEATHER WITH A THERMAL TROUGH NEAR THE COAST
AND LIGHT NORTH WINDS IN THE BOUNDARY LAYER.

IN GENERAL WOULD EXPECT WIDESPREAD READINGS INTO THE 70S AND LOWER
80S BY THURSDAY...WITH GENERAL BIAS FOR MODELS TO UNDER-DO FIRST
DAY OF WARMING. BY ALL ACCOUNTS THIS LOOKS TO BE THE WARMEST
WEATHER SO FAR THIS SPRING AS WE HEAD INTO FRIDAY. MOS DATA FOR
PASO ROBLES IS SHOWING 86 DEGREES FOR FRIDAY WHICH MEANS MANY OF
THE TYPICALLY WARM SPOTS OF MONTEREY/SAN BENITO COUNTY WILL TOP
OUT IN THE LOWER 90S...WITH MID 80S FOR PLACES LIKE LIVERMORE BY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON WHICH IS ABOUT 15 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL.

THE RIDGE WILL LIKELY HOLD THROUGH SATURDAY...MEANING 3 DAYS OF
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPS FROM THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

A WELL DEFINED TROUGH LOOKS TO ARRIVE BY SUNDAY WITH MUCH COOLER
TEMPERATURES BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...ESPECIALLY ALONG THE COAST AND
ACROSS THE NORTH BAY. THE TROUGH LOOKS COLD BUT MOISTURE STARVED
BUT WILL AT LEAST BRING A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS TO NEARLY THE
ENTIRE DISTRICT LATER SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. THE 500 MB TROUGH
BECOMES SOMEWHAT CUT-OFF WHICH IS TYPICAL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR
MEANING NO STRONG JET-STREAM TO DRIVE THE SFC FRONT INLAND. THUS A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS WITH NEAR OR BELOW NORMAL TEMPS FOR EARLY NEXT
WEEK.

&&

.AVIATION...AS OF 10:45 AM PDT MONDAY...MORNING CIGS AND REDUCED
VIS HAVE DISSIPATED. EXPECT MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE REST
OF THE DAY WITH MID AND HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS. THERE COULD BE A
PASSING SCT CLOUD DECK AROUND 1K FEET...BUT SHOULD NOT CAUSE MUCH
OF AN ISSUE. WILL BRING CIGS BACK IN TONIGHT...BUT LATE. MODEL
GUIDANCE SUGGESTS A BRIEF PUSH OF CIGS FROM 10-17Z.

.VICINITY OF KSFO...VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS EVENING. GUSTY
WINDS POSSIBLE AFTER 21-22Z. WILL BRING CIGS BACK IN TONIGHT...BUT
LATE.  CIGS WILL LIKELY BURN OFF EARLY TOMORROW...BEFORE 18Z.

KSFO BRIDGE APPROACH...SIMILAR TO SFO.

MONTEREY BAY AREA TERMINALS...VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS EVENING.
WILL BRING CIGS BACK EARLY TONIGHT 4-5Z THROUGH 17-18Z.

&&

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
     .TDAY...SCA...PT PINOS TO PT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 0-10 NM FROM 3 PM
             SCA...PIGEON PT TO PT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 10-60 NM FROM 3 PM

&&

PUBLIC FORECAST: RILEY/RWW
AVIATION/MARINE: MM

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.

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