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Small Craft Advisory 252, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

December 27, 2018

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this small craft advisory at Dec 27, 2018, 2:52 AM PST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2018, 2:52 AM PST (10:52 UTC)
Expired
Dec 27, 2018, 2:02 PM PST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

As transmitted.

510 
WHUS76 KMTR 271052
MWWMTR

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

PZZ540-271900-
/O.CAN.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181227T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0252.181227T1052Z-181228T1100Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes To 10 nm-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM PST Friday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ565-271900-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0251.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
/O.CAN.KMTR.GL.W.0025.181227T1700Z-181228T0500Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas To 10 nm-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has cancelled the
Gale Warning.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS...7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ576-271900-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0250.000000T0000Z-181227T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0025.181227T1052Z-181228T0500Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has cancelled the
Small Craft Advisory.

* WINDS...North 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...9 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ545-271900-
/O.CAN.KMTR.RB.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181227T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-181228T1700Z/
Point Reyes To Pigeon Point To 10 nm-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has cancelled the
Small Craft Advisory for rough bar.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ535-271900-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0251.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0249.181227T2000Z-181228T1700Z/
Monterey Bay-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM PST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 9 AM PST
Friday.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* SEAS...4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ570-271900-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ571-271900-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T1100Z/
Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ575-271900-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T0500Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...North 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ560-271900-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos To 10 nm-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ530-271900-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0251.181227T1700Z-181228T1700Z/
San Pablo Bay Suisun Bay The West Delta and San Francisco Bay
North of the Bay Bridge-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ531-271900-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0251.181227T1700Z-181228T1700Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
252 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
864 
WHUS76 KMTR 271716
MWWMTR

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

PZZ570-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T1200Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...10 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ571-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T1100Z/
Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ575-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T0500Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...North 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ576-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T0500Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...North 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...9 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-181228T1100Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes To 10 nm-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS...7 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ545-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-181228T1700Z/
Point Reyes To Pigeon Point To 10 nm-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ560-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos To 10 nm-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ565-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0251.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas To 10 nm-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS...7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ530-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0251.000000T0000Z-181228T1700Z/
San Pablo Bay Suisun Bay The West Delta and San Francisco Bay
North of the Bay Bridge-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ531-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0251.000000T0000Z-181228T1700Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ535-280130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0249.181227T2000Z-181228T1700Z/
Monterey Bay-
916 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* SEAS...4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$
729 
WHUS76 KMTR 272202
MWWMTR

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

PZZ560-280615-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T0500Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos To 10 nm-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM PST this evening. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS...7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-280615-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0251.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T0500Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas To 10 nm-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM PST this evening. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-280615-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-181228T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T0500Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes To 10 nm-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM PST this evening. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ545-280615-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-181228T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T0500Z/
Point Reyes To Pigeon Point To 10 nm-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM PST this evening. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ570-280615-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T1100Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...10 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ575-280615-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T1100Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ576-280615-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T1100Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...10 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-280615-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-181228T1100Z/
Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.

* SEAS...9 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occuring. 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ530-280615-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0251.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
San Pablo Bay Suisun Bay The West Delta and San Francisco Bay
North of the Bay Bridge-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ531-280615-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0251.000000T0000Z-181228T2300Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ535-280615-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-181228T1700Z/
Monterey Bay-
202 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* SEAS...5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves 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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Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.

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