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Small Craft Advisory 34, NWS Eureka, CA

March 10, 2016

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 10, 2016, 2:34 AM PST. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2016, 2:34 AM PST (10:34 UTC)
Expired
Mar 12, 2016, 3:00 AM PST
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

387 
WHUS76 KEKA 101034
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
234 AM PST THU MAR 10 2016

PZZ450-101845-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-160310T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.160310T1034Z-160311T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
234 AM PST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY. .

* WINDS...S TO SE 15 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 5 TO 15 KT.

* WAVES...W 14 TO 15 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO 12 TO 14
  FEET AROUND 13 SECONDS.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-101845-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-160310T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.160310T1034Z-160313T2200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
234 AM PST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...S TO SE 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KT.

* WAVES...W 15 TO 17 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO 12 TO 15
  FEET AROUND 13 SECONDS.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-101845-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-160310T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.160310T1034Z-160311T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
234 AM PST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY.

* WINDS...S TO SE 15 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KT.

* WAVES...W 13 TO 15 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO 12 TO
  13 FEET AROUND 13 SECONDS.


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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
262 
WHUS76 KEKA 101701
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
901 AM PST THU MAR 10 2016

PZZ450-110115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160311T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
901 AM PST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...S TO SE 15 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 5 TO 15 KT.

* WAVES...W 14 TO 15 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO 12 TO 
  14 FEET AROUND 13 SECONDS. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-110115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160313T2200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
901 AM PST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...S TO SE 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KT.

* WAVES...W 15 TO 17 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO 12 TO 
  15 FEET AROUND 13 SECONDS. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

PZZ455-110115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160311T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
901 AM PST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...S TO SE 15 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KT.

* WAVES...W 13 TO 15 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO 12 TO 
  13 FEET AROUND 13 SECONDS. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
162 
WHUS76 KEKA 102258
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
258 PM PST THU MAR 10 2016

PZZ450-110700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160311T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
258 PM PST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...S TO SE 15 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 5 TO 15 KT.

* WAVES...W 14 TO 15 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO 12 TO 
  14 FEET AROUND 13 SECONDS. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-110700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160313T2200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
258 PM PST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...S TO SE 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KT.

* WAVES...W 15 TO 17 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO 12 TO 
  15 FEET AROUND 13 SECONDS. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

PZZ455-110700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160311T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
258 PM PST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...S TO SE 15 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KT.

* WAVES...W 13 TO 15 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO 12 TO 
  13 FEET AROUND 13 SECONDS. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
735 
WHUS76 KEKA 110424
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
824 PM PST THU MAR 10 2016

PZZ450-111100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160311T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
824 PM PST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...ANOTHER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP ON FRI AND GENERATE
  MODERATE TO STRONG WINDS FRI NIGHT AND SATURDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH TONIGHT AND
  FRI. SEAS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE THIS WEEKEND AS A COUPLE OF
  FRONTS PUSH THROUGH THE WATERS AND LARGE WESTERLY SWELL BUILDS.

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-111230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160313T2200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
824 PM PST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...ANOTHER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP ON FRI AND GENERATE
  MODERATE TO STRONG WINDS FRI NIGHT AND SATURDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH TONIGHT AND
  FRI. SEAS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE THIS WEEKEND AS A COUPLE OF
  FRONTS PUSH THROUGH THE WATERS AND LARGE WESTERLY SWELL BUILDS.


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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

PZZ455-111230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160311T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
824 PM PST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...ANOTHER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP ON FRI AND GENERATE
  MODERATE TO STRONG WINDS FRI NIGHT AND SATURDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH TONIGHT AND
  FRI. SEAS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE THIS WEEKEND AS A COUPLE OF
  FRONTS PUSH THROUGH THE WATERS AND LARGE WESTERLY SWELL BUILDS.


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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
514 
WHUS76 KEKA 111059
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
259 AM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

PZZ450-111700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160311T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
259 AM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS...SW 5 TO 15 KT...INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT LATE TONIGHT. 

* WAVES...W 9 TO 10 FT AROUND 12 SECONDS...BECOMING 14 TO 15 FT
  AROUND 13 SECONDS ON SATURDAY. STEEP WAVES WILL BUILD WITH THE
  APPROACH OF A FRONTAL BOUNDARY LATE TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-111900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160313T2200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
259 AM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS...W 10 TO 20 KT...INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT.

* WAVES...W 9 TO 10 FT AROUND 12 SECONDS...BECOMING 14 TO 15 FT
  AROUND 13 SECONDS ON SATURDAY. STEEP WAVES WILL BUILD WITH THE
  APPROACH OF A FRONTAL BOUNDARY LATE TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$

PZZ455-111900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160311T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
259 AM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS...SW 5 TO 15 KT...INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT LATE TONIGHT. 

* WAVES...W 9 TO 10 FT AROUND 12 SECONDS...BECOMING 14 TO 15 FT
  AROUND 13 SECONDS ON SATURDAY. STEEP WAVES WILL BUILD WITH THE
  APPROACH OF A FRONTAL BOUNDARY LATE TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
678 
WHUS76 KEKA 112340
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
340 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

PZZ450-455-120745-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.160311T2340Z-160315T1000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
340 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...S 20 TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...W 9 TO 10 FT AROUND 9 SECONDS...BECOMING 14 FT AROUND 13
  SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-120745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160313T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0012.160313T0000Z-160313T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
340 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT. 

* WINDS...SW 15 TO 25 KT...INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KT LATE
  TONIGHT.

* WAVES...W 12 FT AROUND 12 SECONDS...BECOMING 15 FT AROUND 13
  SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ475-120745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160315T1000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
340 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS...W 10 TO 20 KT...INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KT LATE TONIGHT.

* WAVES...W 11 FT AROUND 9 SECONDS...BECOMING 15 FT AROUND 13
  SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
591 
WHUS76 KEKA 120455
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
855 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

PZZ470-121300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160313T0000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.160313T0000Z-160313T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
855 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...SW 15 TO 25 KT...INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KT LATE TONIGHT.
  LOCAL GUSTS TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING. WINDS
  WILL INCREASE AGAIN SUNDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...W 12 FT AROUND 12 SECONDS...BECOMING 15 FT AROUND 13 
  SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-121300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160315T1000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
855 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS...S 20 TO 30 KT. LOCAL GUSTS TO 35 KT NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO
  LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...W 9 TO 10 FT AROUND 9 SECONDS...BECOMING 14 FT AROUND 
  13 SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-121300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160315T1000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
855 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS...W 10 TO 20 KT...INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KT LATE TONIGHT.

* WAVES...W 11 FT AROUND 9 SECONDS...BECOMING 15 FT AROUND 13 
  SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

&&

$$
524 
WHUS76 KEKA 120657
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
1057 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

PZZ470-121500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160312T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0024.160312T0800Z-160312T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.160313T0000Z-160313T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
1057 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...INCREASING TO SW 25 TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT.LOCAL GUSTS TO
  40 KT LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL INCREASE
  AGAIN SUNDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...W 12 FT AROUND 12 SECONDS...BECOMING 15 FT AROUND 13
  SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0024.160312T0800Z-160312T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
1057 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...S 20 TO 30 KT. LOCAL GUSTS TO 35 KT NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO
  LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...W 9 TO 10 FT AROUND 9 SECONDS...BECOMING 14 FT AROUND 13
  SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-121500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160312T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0024.160312T1100Z-160312T1700Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
1057 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KT LATE TONIGHT. GUSTS TO 35 KT
  POSSIBLE.

* WAVES...W 11 FT AROUND 9 SECONDS...BECOMING 15 FT AROUND 13
  SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160315T1000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
1057 PM PST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS...S 20 TO 30 KT. LOCAL GUSTS TO 35 KT NEAR CAPE 
  MENDOCINO LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES...W 9 TO 10 FT AROUND 9 SECONDS...BECOMING 14 FT AROUND 
  13 SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
120 
WHUS76 KEKA 120800
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
1200 AM PST SAT MAR 12 2016

PZZ470-121600-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160312T0800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160312T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.160313T0000Z-160313T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
1200 AM PST SAT MAR 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS...INCREASING TO SW 25 TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT.LOCAL GUSTS 
  TO 40 KT LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL 
  INCREASE AGAIN SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES...W 12 FT AROUND 12 SECONDS...BECOMING 15 FT AROUND 13 
  SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121600-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160312T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
1200 AM PST SAT MAR 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS...S 20 TO 30 KT. LOCAL GUSTS TO 35 KT NEAR CAPE 
  MENDOCINO LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES...W 9 TO 10 FT AROUND 9 SECONDS...BECOMING 14 FT AROUND 
  13 SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-121600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160312T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.160312T1100Z-160312T1700Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
1200 AM PST SAT MAR 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KT LATE TONIGHT. GUSTS TO 35 KT 
  POSSIBLE. 

* WAVES...W 11 FT AROUND 9 SECONDS...BECOMING 15 FT AROUND 13 
  SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

MARINERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MARINE FORECAST...AND
CONSIDER WIND AND SEA CONDITIONS IN PLANNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160315T1000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
1200 AM PST SAT MAR 12 2016

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

* WINDS...S 20 TO 30 KT. LOCAL GUSTS TO 35 KT NEAR CAPE 
  MENDOCINO LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES...W 9 TO 10 FT AROUND 9 SECONDS...BECOMING 14 FT AROUND 
  13 SECONDS ON SATURDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
667 
WHUS76 KEKA 121115
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
315 AM PST SAT MAR 12 2016

PZZ475-121700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160312T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160312T1700Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
315 AM PST SAT MAR 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS...SW 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 35 KT EARLY THIS
  MORNING...BECOMING 15 TO 20 KT BY THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL
  INCREASE WITH THE NEXT FRONT EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.  

* WAVES...SW 7 FT AT 6 SECONDS...AND W 15 FT AROUND 13 SECONDS.
  THE WESTERLY SWELL WILL PEAK AT 17 TO 19 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS ON
  SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-121915-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160312T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0012.160313T0500Z-160313T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
315 AM PST SAT MAR 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WINDS...SW 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 40 KT EARLY THIS
  MORNING...BECOMING 15 TO 25 KT BY THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL
  INCREASE WITH THE NEXT FRONT EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...SW 7 FT AT 6 SECONDS...AND W 15 FT AROUND 13 SECONDS.
  THE WESTERLY SWELL WILL PEAK AT 17 TO 19 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS ON
  SUNDAY.  

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160312T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
315 AM PST SAT MAR 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...SW 15 TO 25 KT TODAY. GUSTS UP TO 35 KT POSSIBLE EARLY
  THIS MORNING NEAR POINT SAINT GEORGE AND CAPE MENDOCINO. WINDS
  WILL INCREASE WITH THE NEXT FRONT EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES...S 6 FT AT 6 SECONDS...SUBSIDING TO 4 FT THIS
  AFTERNOON...AND W 14 FT AT 13 SECONDS. THE WESTERLY SWELL WILL
  PEAK AT 16 TO 19 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS ON SUNDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160315T1000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
315 AM PST SAT MAR 12 2016

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

* WINDS...SW 15 TO 25 KT TODAY EASING TO 10 TO 15 KT THIS
  AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 35 KT WILL BE POSSIBLE EARLY THIS MORNING
  NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO. WINDS WILL INCREASE WITH THE NEXT FRONT
  EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...S 5 FT AT 6 SECONDS...SUBSIDING TO 3 FT THIS
  AFTERNOON...AND W 14 FT AT 13 SECONDS. THE WESTERLY SWELL WILL
  PEAK AT 16 TO 19 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS ON SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 9, 4:13 PM PSTRiver Flood WatchEKAMendocino18 hr
Mar 10, 5:11 AM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryEKAMendocino5 hr
Mar 10, 9:41 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningEKAMendocino49 hr
Mar 10, 10:49 AM PSTFlood WatchEKA51 hr
Mar 10, 3:55 PM PSTRiver Flood AdvisoryEKAMendocino43 hr

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