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Gale Watch 21, NWS Eureka, CA

May 12, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at May 12, 2021, 2:25 PM PDT. It took effect at May 14, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
May 12, 2021, 2:25 PM PDT (21:25 UTC)
In effect from
May 14, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 14, 2021, 2:51 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

772 
WHUS76 KEKA 122125
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
225 PM PDT Wed May 12 2021

PZZ470-130530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210514T1600Z-210516T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
225 PM PDT Wed May 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ475-130530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210514T1600Z-210516T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
225 PM PDT Wed May 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with a few gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ450-130530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210513T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
225 PM PDT Wed May 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
013 
WHUS76 KEKA 130329
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
829 PM PDT Wed May 12 2021

PZZ470-131130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210514T1600Z-210516T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
829 PM PDT Wed May 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ475-131130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210514T1600Z-210516T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
829 PM PDT Wed May 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ450-131130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210513T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
829 PM PDT Wed May 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small crafts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds around 15 kt and gusts up to 25 kt
  possible around Pt St George.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
543 
WHUS76 KEKA 130910
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
210 AM PDT Thu May 13 2021

PZZ455-131715-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.210514T0100Z-210516T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
210 AM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-131715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210514T1600Z-210516T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
210 AM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ475-131715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210514T1600Z-210516T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
210 AM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ450-131300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210513T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
210 AM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
128 
WHUS76 KEKA 131545
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
845 AM PDT Thu May 13 2021

PZZ470-132345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210514T1600Z-210516T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
845 AM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ475-132345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210514T1600Z-210516T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
845 AM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ455-132345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.210514T0100Z-210516T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
845 AM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
252 
WHUS76 KEKA 132122
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
222 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

PZZ470-140530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210514T1600Z-210516T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0026.210514T2200Z-210516T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
222 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 9 PM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-140530-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0056.210513T2200Z-210516T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
222 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, strongest
  winds near Pt St George.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-140530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210515T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210515T1000Z-210515T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
222 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with localized gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with widespread gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ455-140530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.210513T2200Z-210516T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
222 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
966 
WHUS76 KEKA 140516
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1016 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

PZZ470-141300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.210514T2200Z-210516T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1016 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 9 PM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-141300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210515T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210515T1000Z-210515T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1016 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ450-141300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-210516T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1016 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small crafts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-141300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210516T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1016 PM PDT Thu May 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small crafts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
990 
WHUS76 KEKA 140951
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
251 AM PDT Fri May 14 2021

PZZ475-141800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210515T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0026.210515T0100Z-210515T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.210515T1000Z-210515T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
251 AM PDT Fri May 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PDT 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-141800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210514T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.210514T2200Z-210516T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
251 AM PDT Fri May 14 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-141800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-210516T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
251 AM PDT Fri May 14 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-141800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210516T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
251 AM PDT Fri May 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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