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Small Craft Advisory 65, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

April 30, 2018

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 30, 2018, 8:57 PM PDT. It took effect at May 1, 2018, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 30, 2018, 8:57 PM PDT (03:57 UTC)
In effect from
May 1, 2018, 12:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 1, 2018, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

As transmitted.

264 
WHUS76 KMTR 010357
MWWMTR

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

...GALE OR NEAR GALE CONDITIONS TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY...

.Building high pressure over the eastern Pacific will continue to
produce strong northwest winds through midweek. Winds will become
strongest this afternoon and prevail through at least Tuesday
morning, especially for the outer coastal waters.

PZZ535-011200-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180501T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0065.180501T1900Z-180502T0400Z/
Monterey Bay-
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

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

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 8 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ531-010500-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180501T0500Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have dropped below advisory level therefore the Small Craft
Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

PZZ570-011200-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180501T2200Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* SEAS...12 to 15 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-011200-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180501T1600Z/
Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* SEAS...12 to 14 feet at 10 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-011200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 kt.

* SEAS...11 to 13 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ576-011200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 kt.

* SEAS...10 to 13 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-011200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes To 10 nm-
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

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

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

* SEAS...8 to 13 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-011200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
Point Reyes To Pigeon Point To 10 nm-
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

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

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

* SEAS...7 to 12 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-011200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos To 10 nm-
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* SEAS...7 to 11 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-011200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180501T1600Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas To 10 nm-
857 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

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

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

* SEAS...8 to 10 feet at 10 seconds.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
107 
WHUS76 KMTR 010950
MWWMTR

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018


PZZ570-011800-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180501T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.180501T2200Z-180502T1600Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to
9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 40 
  kt possible.

* SEAS...12 to 15 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-011800-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180501T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.180501T1600Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM
PDT Wednesday.

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

* SEAS...11 to 14 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ531-011800-
/O.EXA.KMTR.SC.Y.0065.180501T1900Z-180502T0400Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM PDT
this evening.

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

&&

$$

PZZ575-011800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ576-011800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-011800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes To 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...7 to 12 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-011800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Reyes To Pigeon Point To 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...6 to 11 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-011800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos To 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...8 to 10 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-011600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180501T1600Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas To 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* SEAS...8 to 10 feet at 10 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-011800-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0065.180501T1900Z-180502T0400Z/
Monterey Bay-
250 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...6 to 8 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$
324 
WHUS76 KMTR 011614
MWWMTR

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

PZZ571-020015-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180501T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...11 to 14 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-011715-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180501T1600Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas To 10 nm-
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

PZZ570-020015-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180501T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.180501T2200Z-180502T1600Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...12 to 15 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-020015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ576-020015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...8 to 13 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-020015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes To 10 nm-
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS...8 to 12 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-020015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Reyes To Pigeon Point To 10 nm-
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...6 to 11 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-020015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos To 10 nm-
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* SEAS...8 to 10 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ531-020015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0065.180501T1900Z-180502T0400Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-020015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0065.180501T1900Z-180502T0400Z/
Monterey Bay-
914 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...6 to 8 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$
497 
WHUS76 KMTR 012015
MWWMTR

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018


PZZ570-020415-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.180502T1000Z-180502T1600Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* SEAS...10 to 15 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ565-020400-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.180501T2100Z-180502T0400Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas To 10 nm-
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 kt.

* SEAS...7 to 9 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-020415-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...11 to 14 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-020415-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ576-020415-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...8 to 13 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-020415-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes To 10 nm-
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS...8 to 12 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-020415-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Reyes To Pigeon Point To 10 nm-
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...6 to 11 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ560-020400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos To 10 nm-
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...8 to 10 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ531-020400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ535-020400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
Monterey Bay-
115 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...6 to 8 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$
798 
WHUS76 KMTR 020403
MWWMTR

URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
903 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

PZZ560-565-020515-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos To 10 nm-
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas To 10 nm-
903 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below advisory criteria therefore the Small
Craft Advisory was allowed to expire. 

$$

PZZ531-535-020515-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-180502T0400Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-Monterey Bay-
903 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below advisory criteria therefore the Small
Craft Advisory was allowed to expire. 

$$

PZZ570-021215-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.180502T1000Z-180502T1600Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
903 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* SEAS...9 to 14 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-021000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
903 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 kt.

* SEAS...11 to 14 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ575-021000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
903 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...9 to 13 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ576-021000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Pinos To Point Piedras Blancas 10 To 60 nm Offshore-
903 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...8 to 12 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ540-021000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Arena To Point Reyes To 10 nm-
903 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* SEAS...8 to 12 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ545-021000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-180502T1000Z/
Point Reyes To Pigeon Point To 10 nm-
903 PM PDT Tue May 1 2018

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

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

* SEAS...8 to 10 feet at 11 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Apr 30, 5:01 PM PDT, 3 hours 56 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 30, 5:01 PM PDT, 3 hours 56 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
501 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

.SYNOPSIS...An upper level trough and weak weather disturbances
will impact the region through Tuesday resulting in a slight
chance of showers in the hills/mountains. High pressure will then
build over the region late in the week to produce a warming and
drying trend into the upcoming weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...as of 01:43 PM PDT Monday...As the HRRR and local
WRF suggested, showers have developed over portions of Napa County
this afternoon with a decent amount of cumulus clouds. This is
all in response to a colder air mass aloft and a weak short-wave
disturbance approaching from the northwest. Elsewhere, a mix of
sun and clouds persist with temperatures ranging from the upper
50s to middle 60s. Look for showers to diminish this evening by
around sunset with overnight temperatures likely to fall into the
40s for most urban locations.

Cannot rule out sprinkles or light rain showers over the northwest
facing slopes across the Central Coast (similar to this morning)
late tonight into early Tuesday morning as the broad mid/upper level
trough drops southward across the region. In addition, another short-
wave trough/vort max will pass over the region Tuesday afternoon and
evening to provide another chance of rain showers, mainly over the
hills/mountains of Monterey and San Benito Counties.

High pressure is then forecast to build out over the eastern Pacific
in wake of the passing mid/upper level trough.  By late week, the
ridge of high pressure will shift toward the coast and will allow
for a warming and drying trend heading into the upcoming weekend. By
Thursday, 70s will be more common inland for afternoon temperatures
with lower/middle 60s at the coast. Temperatures are then likely to
warm into the lower 80s on Friday across the warmer inland locations
with upper 60s to lower 70s at the coast. Mild and dry weather
appears to persist heading into next week as well with the region
dominated by the ridge of high pressure.

&&

.AVIATION...As of 4:40 PM PDT Monday...For 00z Tafs. Despite the
lack of a marine layer patchy clouds persist across the region.
The only terminals currently being impacted are in the Monterey
Bay vicinity. VFR conditions expected across the area tonight with
MVFR cigs expected to only scatter out temporarily this evening
over Monterey Bay area terminals before returning once again
tonight.

Moderate confidence overall given the multiple cloud layers.

Vicinity of KSFO...VFR conditions will prevail through the
forecast period with few to sct clouds decks possible overnight.
Gusty westerly winds this afternoon of 15 to 25 kt will ease late
tonight into Tuesday morning. Moderate winds expected to ramp up
once again Tuesday afternoon.

SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to KSFO with possible cigs expected
late tonight into Tuesday morning near the San Mateo bridge
affecting the approach. Clearing anticipated Tuesday afternoon.

Monterey Bay Terminals...Borderline MVFR/VFR cigs persist over
area terminals and surrounding areas. Cigs anticipated to scatter
out temporarily before returning this evening. MVFR cigs expected
overnight. Cigs will scatter out around 18z Tuesday over KSNS
while KMRY will once again likely only see partial clearing if at
all. Moderate and gusty winds of 15 to 25 kt will gradually ease
late tonight to around 10 kt.

&&

.MARINE...as of 04:39 PM PDT Monday...A strong pressure gradient
over the waters will continue to produce gale force winds,
especially over the northern outer waters overnight into Tuesday
along with gusty winds along the  Big Sur coast. The strong winds
will produce fresh and choppy  seas with short periods. Winds will
gradually ease later Tuesday  into Wednesday. Lighter wind and
seas are forecast Thursday and  Friday as high pressure returns
and surface gradients relax.

&&

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
     .Tngt...SCA...Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm
             SCA...Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm
             SCA...Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm
             SCA...Pigeon Pt to Pt Piedras Blancas 10-60 nm
             GLW...Pt Arena to Pigeon Pt 10-60 nm
             SCA...Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm
             SCA...Mry Bay until 10 PM

&&

PUBLIC FORECAST: RGass
AVIATION: CW
MARINE: RWW

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