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Gale Warning 6, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

May 9, 2014

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this gale warning at May 9, 2014, 9:19 PM PDT. It took effect at May 10, 2014, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 12 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
May 9, 2014, 9:19 PM PDT (04:19 UTC)
In effect from
May 10, 2014, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 10, 2014, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

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

572 
WHUS76 KMTR 100419
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

...NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE LATER FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT
ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS WITH STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS THROUGH
MUCH OF THE WEEKEND..

PZZ535-100530-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140510T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

$$

PZZ565-101230-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140510T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0006.140510T1600Z-140511T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY
  MORNING THEN INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KT BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND
  PERSIST THROUGH THE EVENING.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-101230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.140510T1000Z-140512T0300Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  WEEKEND.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-101230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.140510T1000Z-140512T0300Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  WEEKEND.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-101230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0300Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  WEEKEND.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ576-101230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0300Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  WEEKEND. PERIODS OF SUSTAINED WINDS WILL INCREASE 20 TO 30 KT
  AT TIMES WITH POSSIBLE GALE FORCE GUSTS OVER THE WEEKEND.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-101230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0300Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST 
  SUNDAY EVENING. EXPECT PERIODS OF SUSTAINED WINDS TO INCREASE 
  FROM 20 TO 30 KT AT TIMES THIS WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-101230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0300Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  WEEKEND.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-101230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0300Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST 
  SUNDAY EVENING. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-101000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140510T1000Z/
SAN PABLO BAY SUISUN BAY THE WEST DELTA AND SAN FRANCISCO BAY
NORTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY 
  MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ531-101000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140510T1000Z/
SAN FRANCISCO BAY SOUTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE-
919 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY 
  SATURDAY MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$





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000 
WHUS76 KMTR 101006
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND..

PZZ530-101815-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140510T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0061.140510T1900Z-140511T0400Z/
SAN PABLO BAY SUISUN BAY THE WEST DELTA AND SAN FRANCISCO BAY
NORTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND
  PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH
  THE GOLDEN GATE AND VICINITY OF ANGEL ISLAND.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ531-101815-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140510T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0061.140510T1900Z-140511T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO BAY SOUTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND
  PERSIST THROUGH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-101815-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140510T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.140510T1600Z-140511T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS MORNING
  THEN INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KT BY THIS AFTERNOON AND PERSIST
  THROUGH THE EVENING.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-101815-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.140510T1600Z-140511T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND
  PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS ACROSS THE OUTER
  BAY.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-101815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-101815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-101815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ576-101815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. PERIODS OF SUSTAINED WINDS WILL INCREASE 20 TO 30 KT 
  AT TIMES WITH POSSIBLE GALE FORCE GUSTS OVER THE WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-101815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST 
  SUNDAY EVENING. EXPECT PERIODS OF SUSTAINED WINDS TO INCREASE 
  FROM 20 TO 30 KT AT TIMES THIS WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-101815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-101815-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
306 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST 
  SUNDAY EVENING. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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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656 
WHUS76 KMTR 101537
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND..

PZZ565-102345-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140510T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.140510T1600Z-140511T0400Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KT TODAY AND PERSIST
  THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND CHOPPY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-102345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-102345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-102345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ576-102345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. PERIODS OF SUSTAINED WINDS WILL INCREASE 20 TO 30 KT 
  AT TIMES WITH POSSIBLE GALE FORCE GUSTS OVER THE WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-102345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST 
  SUNDAY EVENING. EXPECT PERIODS OF SUSTAINED WINDS TO INCREASE 
  FROM 20 TO 30 KT AT TIMES THIS WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-102345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-102345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST 
  SUNDAY EVENING. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-102345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0061.140510T1900Z-140511T0400Z/
SAN PABLO BAY SUISUN BAY THE WEST DELTA AND SAN FRANCISCO BAY
NORTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...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: NW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED 
  THROUGH THE GOLDEN GATE AND VICINITY OF ANGEL ISLAND. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ531-102345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0061.140510T1900Z-140511T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO BAY SOUTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...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: NW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND PERSIST THROUGH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-102345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.140510T1600Z-140511T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
837 AM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...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: NW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS ACROSS THE 
  OUTER BAY. 

* SEAS: WILL BECOME STEEP AND 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:
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/US.NATIONALWEATHERSERVICE.SANFRANCISCOBAYAREA.GOV
WWW.TWITTER.COM/NWSBAYAREA
WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/NWSBAYAREA
186 
WHUS76 KMTR 102119
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND..

PZZ565-110530-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140511T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.140511T0400Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
  EVENING...THEN DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT AND CONTINUE THROUGH AT
  LEAST SUNDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-110530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  WEEKEND. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-110530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  WEEKEND.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-110530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  WEEKEND.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ576-110530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
  WEEKEND. PERIODS OF SUSTAINED WINDS WILL INCREASE 20 TO 30 KT AT
  TIMES WITH POSSIBLE GALE FORCE GUSTS OVER THE WEEKEND.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-110530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST
  SUNDAY EVENING. EXPECT PERIODS OF SUSTAINED WINDS TO INCREASE
  FROM 20 TO 30 KT AT TIMES THIS WEEKEND.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-110530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-110530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ530-110400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140511T0400Z/
SAN PABLO BAY SUISUN BAY THE WEST DELTA AND SAN FRANCISCO BAY
NORTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...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: NW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND
  PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH
  THE GOLDEN GATE AND IN THE VICINITY OF ANGEL ISLAND.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ531-110400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140511T0400Z/
SAN FRANCISCO BAY SOUTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...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: NW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND PERSIST THROUGH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-110400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140511T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
219 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...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: NW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND
  PERSIST THROUGH 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.

&&

$$

VISIT US AT 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
588 
WHUS76 KMTR 110429
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND..

PZZ565-111230-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140511T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS TO 10 NM-
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS: NW WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
  EVENING...THEN DECREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT AND CONTINUE THROUGH AT
  LEAST SUNDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-110530-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140511T0400Z/
MONTEREY BAY-
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

$$

PZZ530-531-110530-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140511T0400Z/
SAN PABLO BAY SUISUN BAY THE WEST DELTA AND SAN FRANCISCO BAY
NORTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE-SAN FRANCISCO BAY SOUTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE-
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

$$

PZZ570-111230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-111230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-111230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ576-111230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT PINOS TO POINT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 10 TO 60 NM OFFSHORE-
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 
  WEEKEND. PERIODS OF SUSTAINED WINDS WILL INCREASE 20 TO 30 KT 
  AT TIMES WITH POSSIBLE GALE FORCE GUSTS OVER THE WEEKEND. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-111230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T1000Z/
POINT ARENA TO POINT REYES TO 10 NM-
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST 
  SUNDAY EVENING. EXPECT PERIODS OF SUSTAINED WINDS TO INCREASE 
  FROM 20 TO 30 KT AT TIMES THIS WEEKEND. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-111230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0400Z/
POINT REYES TO PIGEON POINT TO 10 NM-
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-111230-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-140512T0400Z/
PIGEON POINT TO POINT PINOS TO 10 NM-
929 PM PDT SAT MAY 10 2014

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

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

* WINDS: NW WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 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 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 May 9, 8:55 PM PDT, 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 9, 8:55 PM PDT, 24 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
855 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

.SYNOPSIS...LITTLE CHANGE IS EXPECTED ON SATURDAY. BRISK NORTHWEST
WINDS WILL CONTINUE IN COASTAL AREAS AND TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN
NEAR NORMAL. A WARMING TREND WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY AS WINDS TURN
OFFSHORE. SIGNIFICANTLY WARMER AND DRIER WEATHER IS THEN FORECAST
BY NEXT MONDAY AND TUESDAY AS STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS ALONG
THE WEST COAST AND LIGHT OFFSHORE FLOW PERSISTS. TEMPERATURES ARE
EXPECTED TO PEAK ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY AND THEN COOL BY THE END
OF THE WEEK.

&&

.DISCUSSION...AS OF 8:55 PM PDT FRIDAY...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS
CONTINUE LOCALLY NEAR THE COAST AND IN THE HILLS THIS
EVENING...BUT WINDS ARE TRENDING LOWER AND WILL CONTINUE TO
SUBSIDE THROUGH THE NIGHT. NORTHWESTERLY WINDS ARE THEN FORECAST
TO INCREASE ONCE AGAIN BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AS AN "INSIDE SLIDER"
SHORTWAVE TROUGH DROPS INLAND TO OUR NORTHEAST. PRECIPITATION WITH
THIS SYSTEM WILL REMAIN WELL TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND ITS MAIN
IMPACT WILL BE TO GENERATE BLUSTERY CONDITIONS DURING THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS ALONG THE COAST AND IN THE HILLS.
TEMPERATURES TOMORROW WILL BE SIMILAR TO WHAT THEY WERE TODAY AND
GENERALLY WITHIN A FEW DEGREES OF NORMAL.

THE STRONG SURFACE HIGH THAT WILL DEVELOP OFF THE NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA COAST ON SATURDAY WILL BUILD INLAND ACROSS OREGON AND
NORTHERN NEVADA ON SATURDAY NIGHT. THIS WILL RESULT IN WINDS NEAR
THE COAST SUBSIDING ON SATURDAY NIGHT. HOWEVER...IN THE HILLS
WINDS WILL VEER FROM NORTHWEST TO NORTH AND REMAIN RELATIVELY
STRONG AND GUSTY. WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH ARE LIKELY ACROSS THE
HIGHER PEAKS AND RIDGES FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING. UNLIKE THE TYPICAL NORTHERLY WIND EVENT IN WHICH
THE STRONGEST WINDS OCCUR IN THE NORTH AND EAST BAY HILLS...WINDS
WITH THIS EVENT LOOK TO BE STRONGEST ACROSS THE HILLS OF MONTEREY
AND SAN BENITO COUNTY...AT LEAST ACCORDING TO THE LATEST NAM AND
WRF OUTPUT. THESE NORTHERLY WINDS WILL BRING A MUCH DRIER AIRMASS
INTO THE REGION. DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE HEADLINED IN THE
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST TO DRAW ATTENTION TO INCREASED
WILDFIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL BY LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO EASE BY LATE SUNDAY...BUT FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS WILL
PERSIST THROUGH MOST OF NEXT WEEK GIVEN THE EXPECTED VERY DRY AND
WARM CONDITIONS.

HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE 5 TO 10 DEGREES WARMER ON SUNDAY DUE TO
OFFSHORE FLOW AS WELL AS AIRMASS WARMING AS AN UPPER LEVEL RIDGE
BEGINS TO BUILD JUST OFFSHORE. A ROBUST WARMING TREND WILL
CONTINUE INTO MONDAY AND TUESDAY AS THAT RIDGE AMPLIFIES ALONG THE
WEST COAST AND LIGHT OFFSHORE FLOW PERSISTS. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
LOOK TO BE THE WARMEST DAYS OF THE WEEK. HIGHS ON THOSE DAYS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE IN THE 80S TO AROUND 90 IN COASTAL AREAS AND IN THE
90S TO AROUND 100 INLAND. AS USUAL WITH THESE HEAT EVENTS...THE
GFS MOS IS NOT NEARLY WARM ENOUGH WHILE THE ECMWF APPEARS TO HAVE
A MUCH BETTER HANDLE ON THE MAGNITUDE OF WARMING. OUR CURRENT
FORECAST PROBABLY ISN'T WARM ENOUGH...BUT WILL WAIT FOR THE 00Z
ECMWF OUTPUT BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.

COMPARED TO THE HEAT EVENT THAT OCCURRED A FEW WEEKS AGO...FROM
APRIL 29 THROUGH MAY 1...THIS UPCOMING HEAT EVENT HAS THE
POTENTIAL TO BE EQUALLY AS WARM NEAR THE COAST AND EVEN WARMER FOR
INLAND AREAS GIVEN THE SLIGHTLY WARMER TEMPS FORECAST AT 850 MB.
RECORD HIGHS ARE POSSIBLE. A SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT WAS ISSUED
EARLIER THIS EVENING WITH INFORMATION ON NEXT WEEK'S HEAT.

COOLING WILL LIKELY BEGIN IN COASTAL AREAS ON THURSDAY WHEN THE
UPPER RIDGE AXIS SHIFTS INLAND AND LIGHT ONSHORE FLOW RETURNS BY
AFTERNOON. BUT INLAND AREAS WILL PROBABLY REMAIN VERY WARM TO HOT
ON THURSDAY. COOLER AIR SHOULD SPREAD WELL INLAND BY FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY.

&&

.AVIATION...AS OF 5:05 PM PDT FRIDAY...MAINLY CLEAR SKIES WILL
PREVAIL WITH STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS ACROSS ALL AREA TERMINALS
THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL EASE A BIT OVERNIGHT BUT WILL
REMAINS BRISK. WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN ONCE AGAIN SATURDAY AFTERNOON
WITH STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS.

VICINITY OF KSFO...VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH TONIGHT. STRONG
WEST WINDS TO AROUND 20 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT EXPECTED THROUGH
THIS EVENING.

KSFO BRIDGE APPROACH...SIMILAR TO KSFO.

MONTEREY BAY AREA TERMINALS...VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH
TONIGHT. STRONG WEST WINDS BETWEEN 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 20 KT EXPECTED THROUGH THIS EVENING.

&&

.MARINE...AS OF 3:00 PM PDT FRIDAY...NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE
TONIGHT AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE EASTERN PACIFIC. WINDS
EASE SLIGHTLY EARLY TOMORROW MORNING BUT WILL BECOME GUSTY AGAIN
BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON. STEEP FRESH SWELL WILL ACCOMPANY THE
MODERATE TO STRONG WINDS.

&&

.CLIMATE...

&&

.CLIMATE...RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES FOR TUESDAY-THURSDAY MAY
13-15TH ALONG WITH THE YEARS IT OCCURRED.

SF BAY AREA
.LOCATION.................5/13............5/14............5/15..
 KENTFIELD...............96/1976.........94/1987.........98/2008
 SAN RAFAEL.............100/1976.........94/1976(1972)...97/2008
 NAPA...................100/1976.........96/1976........100/2008
 SAN FRANCISCO...........87/1927.........87/1922.........91/1970
 SFO AIRPORT.............90/1976.........87/2006.........96/2008
 OAKLAND (DOWNTOWN)......93/1976.........89/2006.........98/2008
 OAKLAND AIRPORT.........88/1972.........86/2008(2006)...99/2008
 RICHMOND................88/1976(1972)...85/2006(1972)...98/2008
 LIVERMORE...............99/1976(1972)...98/1972.........98/2008(1970)
 MOFFETT FIELD...........99/1976.........94/1905.........99/2008
 SAN JOSE................99/1976.........94/1905.........99/2008
 GILROY.................105/1976........103/1976.........99/1972

MONTEREY BAY AREA
.LOCATION.................5/13.............5/14...........5/15..
 MONTEREY................87/1976..........80/2008(1967)..94/1970
 SANTA CRUZ..............96/1927..........92/1978........98/1970
 SALINAS.................93/1976..........89/1967........99/1970
 SALINAS AIRPORT.........93/1976..........85/2008........97/1970
 KING CITY..............105/1976..........98/1972.......102/2008

&&

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
     .TNGT...SCA...PT ARENA TO PT REYES 0-10 NM
             SCA...PIGEON PT TO PT PINOS 0-10 NM
             SCA...PT PINOS TO PT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 0-10 NM
             SCA...PT ARENA TO PT REYES 10-60 NM FROM 3 AM
             SCA...PT REYES TO PIGEON PT 10-60 NM FROM 3 AM
             SCA...PT REYES TO PIGEON PT 0-10 NM FROM 9 PM
             SCA...PIGEON PT TO PT PINOS 10-60 NM FROM 9 PM
             SCA...PT PINOS TO PT PIEDRAS BLANCAS 10-60 NM FROM 9 PM
             SCA...SF BAY NORTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE UNTIL 3 AM
             SCA...SF BAY SOUTH OF THE BAY BRIDGE UNTIL 3 AM

&&

PUBLIC FORECAST: DYKEMA
AVIATION: CW
MARINE: RWW
CLIMATE: BELL/CANEPA

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Hazardous weather outlook, May 9, 1:57 PM PDT, 7 hours 22 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
157 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

CAZ006-505>513-516>518-528>530-102100-
SAN FRANCISCO-
COASTAL NORTH BAY...INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE-
NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS-NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS-
SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE-SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST-
EAST BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS-EAST BAY HILLS AND DIABLO RANGE-
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS-SANTA CLARA VALLEY...INCLUDING SAN JOSE-
SOUTHERN SALINAS VALLEY...ARROYO SECO...AND LAKE SAN ANTONIO-
SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-
MOUNTAINS OF SAN BENITO AND INTERIOR MONTEREY COUNTY INCLUDING
PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK-
NORTHERN SALINAS VALLEY...HOLLISTER VALLEY...AND CARMEL VALLEY-
NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY-SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST-
157 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND
MONTEREY BAY AREA.

.DAY ONE...FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND FRIDAY NIGHT

SEASONABLE TEMPERATURES CAN BE EXPECTED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

A SUBSTANTIAL WARMING TREND WILL TAKE PLACE WITH VERY WARM TO HOT
CONDITIONS EXPECTED ESPECIALLY ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. AN
EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH OR HEAT ADVISORY MAY NEED TO BE ISSUED.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 9, 6:57 PM PDT, 2 hours 22 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
657 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

CAZ006-505>513-516>518-528>530-101800-
SAN FRANCISCO-
COASTAL NORTH BAY...INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE-
NORTH BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS-NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS-
SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE-SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST-
EAST BAY INTERIOR VALLEYS-EAST BAY HILLS AND DIABLO RANGE-
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS-SANTA CLARA VALLEY...INCLUDING SAN JOSE-
SOUTHERN SALINAS VALLEY...ARROYO SECO...AND LAKE SAN ANTONIO-
SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-
MOUNTAINS OF SAN BENITO AND INTERIOR MONTEREY COUNTY INCLUDING
PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK-
NORTHERN SALINAS VALLEY...HOLLISTER VALLEY...AND CARMEL VALLEY-
NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY-SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST-
657 PM PDT FRI MAY 9 2014

...VERY WARM AND DRY WEATHER FORECAST FOR MUCH OF NEXT WEEK...

A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE IS FORECAST TO BUILD ALONG THE WEST
COAST DURING THE FIRST HALF OF NEXT WEEK. THIS RIDGE WILL RAPIDLY
WARM AND DRY THE AIRMASS OVER THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND
MONTEREY BAY AREA EARLY IN THE WEEK. IN ADDITION...OFFSHORE FLOW
IS FORECAST TO DEVELOP ON SATURDAY NIGHT WHEN GUSTY NORTHERLY
WINDS WILL OCCUR IN THE HILLS. THESE GUSTY WINDS WILL PERSIST
INTO SUNDAY MORNING BEFORE GRADUALLY DIMINISHING FROM SUNDAY
AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY. HOWEVER...LIGHT OFFSHORE FLOW IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH AT LEAST MIDWEEK. THE
COMBINATION OF A WARM AND DRY AIRMASS UNDER THE HIGH PRESSURE
RIDGE AND LIGHT OFFSHORE FLOW WILL RESULT IN A ROBUST WARMING
TREND ACROSS THE REGION ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY...AND THE DEVELOPMENT
OF VERY WARM TO HOT CONDITIONS BY TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK.

BY MONDAY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO CLIMB WELL INTO THE
70S NEAR THE COAST...AND INTO THE 80S AND LOWER 90S INLAND.
TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE TO WARM ON TUESDAY WHEN HIGHS WILL
REACH INTO THE 80S TO NEAR 90 IN COASTAL AREAS AND IN THE 90S TO
AROUND 100 INLAND. A FEW ADDITIONAL DEGREES OF WARMING IS POSSIBLE
ON WEDNESDAY. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO REACH THERE PEAK ON
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. SLIGHT COOLING IS THEN LIKELY FOR COASTAL
AREAS ON THURSDAY IF A SEABREEZE RETURNS BY AFTERNOON AS
EXPECTED...BUT INLAND AREAS WILL REMAIN VERY WARM TO HOT ON
THURSDAY. COOLER AIR SHOULD SPREAD INLAND BY THE END OF THE WEEK.

COMPARED TO THE HEAT EVENT THAT OCCURRED A FEW WEEKS AGO...FROM
APRIL 29 THROUGH MAY 1...THIS UPCOMING HEAT EVENT HAS THE
POTENTIAL TO BE EQUALLY AS WARM NEAR THE COAST AND EVEN WARMER FOR
INLAND AREAS. RECORD HIGHS ARE POSSIBLE.

FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS WILL EXIST FOR MUCH OF NEXT WEEK. WILDFIRE
GROWTH POTENTIAL WILL INITIALLY INCREASE ON SATURDAY NIGHT AND
SUNDAY MORNING WHEN DRY AND GUSTY NORTHERLY WINDS DEVELOP IN THE
HILLS. ALTHOUGH WINDS WILL GRADUALLY EASE FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
INTO MONDAY...FIRE CONCERNS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST
THURSDAY DUE TO VERY WARM AND DRY CONDITIONS. TEMPERATURES ARE
EXPECTED TO REMAIN WARM IN THE HILLS OVERNIGHT AND NIGHTTIME
HUMIDITY RECOVERIES WILL BE VERY POOR.

ANYONE WORKING OR SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE NEXT WEEK SHOULD BE
PREPARED FOR VERY WARM TO HOT CONDITIONS...PARTICULARLY ON TUESDAY
AND WEDNESDAY. IF POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE ACTIVITIES TO EARLY
MORNING OR EVENING HOURS TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE CHANCES OF
DEVELOPING HEAT EXHAUSTION OR HEAT STROKE. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
TO STAY HYDRATED. IN ADDITION...REMEMBER THAT CHILDREN AS WELL AS
PETS CANNOT DEFEND THEMSELVES FROM THE HEAT AND SHOULD NEVER BE
LEFT IN UNATTENDED VEHICLES.

DYKEMA

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