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Gale Warning 4, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

April 10, 2013

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this gale warning at Apr 10, 2013, 2:33 PM PDT. It took effect at Apr 11, 2013, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 10, 2013, 2:33 PM PDT (21:33 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 11, 2013, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 12, 2013, 9:00 AM PDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

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

530 
WHUS76 KMTR 102133
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
233 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

PZZ570-110545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0004.130411T2100Z-130413T0000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
233 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM PDT
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25
  TO 35 KT ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: WILL BE CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-110545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0004.130411T2100Z-130412T1800Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
233 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25
  TO 35 KT ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-110545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
233 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  20 TO 30 KT OVERNIGHT. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-110545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
233 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  20 TO 30 KT OVERNIGHT. 

* SEAS WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-110545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.130411T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
233 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 20
  TO 30 KT BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-110545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.130411T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
233 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS TO 15 TO 25 KT WILL FURTHER INCREASE TO
  20 TO 30 KT BY THURSDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-110545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T1300Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
233 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND PERSIST INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ535-110545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.130411T1800Z-130412T0600Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
233 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY. 

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

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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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670 
WHUS76 KMTR 110353
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
853 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

PZZ570-111200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.130411T2100Z-130413T0000Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
853 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM PDT
FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  25 TO 35 KT ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: WILL BE CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-111200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.130411T2100Z-130412T1800Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
853 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  25 TO 35 KT ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-111200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
853 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  20 TO 30 KT OVERNIGHT. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-111200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
853 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  20 TO 30 KT OVERNIGHT. 

* SEAS WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-111200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
853 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  20 TO 30 KT BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-111200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
853 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS TO 15 TO 25 KT WILL FURTHER INCREASE TO 
  20 TO 30 KT BY THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-111200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T1300Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
853 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND PERSIST INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ535-111200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.130411T1800Z-130412T0600Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
853 PM PDT WED APR 10 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY. 

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

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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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770 
WHUS76 KMTR 110952
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
252 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

PZZ570-111800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0004.130411T2100Z-130412T1800Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
252 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25
  TO 35 KT ON THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: WILL BE CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-111800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.130411T2100Z-130412T1800Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
252 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 25
  TO 35 KT ON THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-111800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130413T1800Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
252 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL REACH 20 TO 30 KT TODAY.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-111800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T1800Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
252 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL REACH 20 TO 30 KT TODAY.

* SEAS WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-111800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130413T0600Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
252 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS REACH 20 TO 30 KT TODAY.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-111800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T0600Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
252 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL REACH 20 TO 30 KT TODAY.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-111800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130412T0600Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
252 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS WILL RANGE BETWEEN 15 TO 25 KT TODAY AND
  WILL PERSIST INTO THE EVENING HOURS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ535-111800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.130411T1200Z-130412T1500Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
252 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

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

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE AT:
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WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/NWSBAYAREA
323 
WHUS76 KMTR 111550
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
850 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

PZZ570-120000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.130411T2100Z-130412T1800Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
850 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  25 TO 35 KT ON THIS AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: WILL BE CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-120000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.130411T2100Z-130412T1800Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
850 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 KT WILL INCREASE TO 
  25 TO 35 KT ON THIS AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-120000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130413T1800Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
850 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL REACH 20 TO 30 KT TODAY.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-120000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T1800Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
850 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL REACH 20 TO 30 KT TODAY.

* SEAS WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-120000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130413T0600Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
850 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS REACH 20 TO 30 KT TODAY.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-120000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T0600Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
850 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS WILL REACH 20 TO 30 KT TODAY.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-120000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130412T0600Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
850 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: WESTERLY WINDS WILL RANGE BETWEEN 15 TO 25 KT TODAY AND 
  WILL PERSIST INTO THE EVENING HOURS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ535-120000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130412T1500Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
850 AM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

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

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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.

&&

$$





VISIT US AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE AT:
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WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/NWSBAYAREA
428 
WHUS76 KMTR 112124
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
224 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

PZZ570-120530-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130412T1800Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
224 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A GALE WARNING
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT DECREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT TOMORROW.

* SEAS: WILL BE CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-120530-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130411T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130412T1800Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
224 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A GALE WARNING
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 TO 35 KT DECREASING TO 20 TO
  30 KT TOMORROW.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-120530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130413T1600Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
224 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-120530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T1600Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
224 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-120530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130413T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
224 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-120530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
224 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THROUGH TOMORROW NIGHT.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-120400-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130412T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
224 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...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: WESTERLY WINDS 10 TO 20 KT...EXCEPT 15 TO 25 SOUTH OF
  HUNTERS POINT. WINDS DECREASE TO 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-120400-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130412T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
224 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...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: WESTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT DECREASING TO 10 TO 20 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.

&&

$$





VISIT US AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SANFRANCISCO

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE AT:
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/US.NATIONALWEATHERSERVICE.SANFRANCISCOBAYAREA.GOV
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSBAYAREA
WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/NWSBAYAREA
111 
WHUS76 KMTR 120328
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
828 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

PZZ570-121130-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130412T1800Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
828 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT DECREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT 
  TOMORROW.

* SEAS: WILL BE CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-121130-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130412T1800Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
828 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS BETWEEN 25 TO 35 KT DECREASING TO 20 TO 
  30 KT TOMORROW. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-121130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130413T1600Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
828 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-121130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T1600Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
828 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-121130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130413T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
828 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-121130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
828 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT THROUGH TOMORROW NIGHT.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-120430-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130412T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO/SAN PABLO/SUISUN BAYS AND THE WEST DELTA-
828 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...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: WESTERLY WINDS 10 TO 20 KT...EXCEPT 15 TO 25 SOUTH OF 
  HUNTERS POINT. WINDS DECREASE TO 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-120430-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130412T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
828 PM PDT THU APR 11 2013

...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: WESTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT DECREASING TO 10 TO 20 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.

&&

$$





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507 
WHUS76 KMTR 120937
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
237 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

PZZ575-121745-
/O.CAN.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130412T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130413T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
237 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-121745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130412T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.130412T1600Z-130413T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
237 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON. GUSTS TO 35 KT THIS MORNING.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-121745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130413T2200Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
237 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-121745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T2200Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
237 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-121745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130413T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
237 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY
  SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-121745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T1600Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
237 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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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515 
WHUS76 KMTR 121557
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
857 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

PZZ570-130000-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-130412T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.130412T1600Z-130413T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PT. ARENA TO PIGEON PT. CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
857 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-130000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130413T2200Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
857 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-130000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T2200Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
857 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-130000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-130413T2200Z/
WATERS FROM PIGEON PT. TO PT. PIEDRAS BLANCAS CA FROM 10 TO 60 NM-
857 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-130000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130413T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
857 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY 
  SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-130000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-130413T1600Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
857 AM PDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME CHOPPY AND WIND DRIVEN.

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 gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Apr 10, 10:53 AM PDT, 3 hours 40 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 10, 10:53 AM PDT, 3 hours 40 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
1053 AM PDT WED APR 10 2013

.DISCUSSION...AS OF 8:53 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...PLEASANT START TO THE
DAY AROUND THE BAR AREA UNDER MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES AND RELATIVELY
LIGHT WINDS. THE SYNOPTIC PATTERN WILL FEATURE UPPER LEVEL RIDGING
WITH OVERALL HIGH PRESSURE IN PLACE. THE AIR MASS IS FORECAST TO
BE 6-8 C WARMER THAN YESTERDAY AT 850MB. LASTLY...THE 24 HOUR
TREND INDICATES AN OVERALL WARMING TREND WITH A FEW LOCATIONS IN
THE HILLS 12-16 DEG WARMER THAN YESTERDAY. ALL THAT BEING SAID...A
MILD DAY IS EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGION. HIGHS TODAY WILL REACH THE
UPPER 60S AND 70S ALONG THE COAST AND 70S TO MID 80S INLAND. NOT
EXPECTING ANY RECORD TEMPERATURES TODAY GIVEN RECORD HIGHS ARE IN
THE UPPER 80S TO LOWER 90S FOR MANY LOCATIONS.

THE WARMER WEATHER WILL QUICKLY CHANGE THANKS TO AN UPPER LEVEL
SHORTWAVE TROUGH THAT IS CURRENTLY NEAR 41N 152W. THE SHORTWAVE
TROUGH IS FORECAST TO SLIDE IN BEHIND THE DEPARTING RIDGE ON
THURSDAY. AS A RESULT...H5 AND 850MB TEMPS WILL DROP. AT THE
SURFACE A NOTICEABLE COOL DOWN IS EXPECTED WITH MAX TEMPS DROPPING
5-10 DEG FROM WEDNESDAY TO THURSDAY. COOLER TEMPERATURES WILL
CONTINUE ON FRIDAY TO ROUND OUT THE WORK WEEK.

NO UPDATE IS PLANNED AT THIS TIME...BUT WILL MONITOR MAX TEMPS
TODAY AND ADJUST IF NEEDED.

PREVIOUS EXTENDED...DRY CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. ON
MONDAY AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH IS FORECAST TO DROP SOUTHWARD FROM
THE GULF OF ALASKA REACHING THE GREAT BASIN BY TUESDAY. HAVE ADDED
SLIGHT CHANCE POPS TO THE FAR NORTH BAY ZONES FOR MONDAY AS THE
TROUGH SWINGS INLAND. NOT MUCH RAINFALL IS EXPECTED. WINDS WILL
ALSO RAMP UP OVER THE COASTAL WATERS AND ALONG THE COAST WITH THIS
TROUGH PASSAGE...BUT AT THIS TIME ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE AS
IMPRESSIVE AS THOSE FROM EARLIER THIS WEEK.

&&

.AVIATION...AS OF 10:53 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...HIGH PRESSURE POSITIONED
OVER THE FORECAST AREA COMBINED WITH LIGHT ONSHORE FLOW THIS
MORNING HAS RESULTED IN PLEASANT WEATHER AND CLEAR SKIES. THE
ONSHORE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN THIS
AFTERNOON WHICH WILL RESULT IN INCREASING WESTERLY WINDS. THE
WESTERLY WINDS WILL ADVECT STRATUS INTO THE FORECAST AREA
OVERNIGHT.

VICINITY OF KSFO...VFR IS ANTICIPATED TO PREVAIL THROUGH AT LEAST
0900Z THIS EVENING. STRATUS IS EXPECTED BY 0900Z WITH CIGS FALLING
TO OVC010. WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 22 KT GUSTING TO 28 KT
AROUND 2300Z. THESE WINDS WILL STICK AROUND THROUGH THE LATE
EVENING HOURS.

KSFO BRIDGE APPROACH...SIMILAR TO KSFO.

MONTEREY BAY AREA TERMINALS...VFR IS ANTICIPATED TO PREVAIL THROUGH
AT LEAST 0600Z. VFR CIGS ARE EXPECTED TO FALL TO OVC012 BY 0600Z.
WEST WINDS WILL REACH 10 TO 15 KT THIS AFTERNOON WITH OCCASIONAL
GUSTS TO 20 KT.

&&

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
     .TDAY...SCA...PIGEON PT TO PT PINOS 0-10 NM FROM 5 PM
             SCA...PT ARENA TO PIGEON PT 10-60 NM
             SCA...PT PINOS TO PT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 0-10 NM FROM 5 PM
             SCA...PT ARENA TO PT REYES 0-10 NM
             SCA...PIGEON PT TO PT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 10-60 NM
             SCA...PT REYES TO PIGEON PT 0-10 NM FROM 2 PM
             SCA...SF BAY FROM 2 PM

&&

PUBLIC FORECAST: MM/SIMS
AVIATION/MARINE: LARRY

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The office that day

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

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Sources

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