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Small Craft Advisory 95, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

May 10, 2021

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this small craft advisory at May 10, 2021, 8:48 AM PDT. It took effect at May 10, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 24 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 10, 2021, 8:48 AM PDT (15:48 UTC)
In effect from
May 10, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 11, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The text

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849 
WHUS76 KMTR 101548
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
848 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

PZZ560-110000-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0095.210510T2200Z-210511T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 nm-
848 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ545-101700-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 nm-
848 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

WINDS AND WAVES HAVE FALLEN BELOW SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA.

$$

PZZ565-101700-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 nm-
848 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

WINDS AND WAVES HAVE FALLEN BELOW SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA.

$$

PZZ570-102200-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210510T2200Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
848 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ571-110000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T1000Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
848 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet at 15 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ575-110000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T0400Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
848 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ576-110000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-210511T0400Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
848 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet at 12 
  seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10- 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ540-110000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
848 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet at 15 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
5 follow-up statements
718 
WHUS76 KMTR 102148
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
248 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

PZZ570-110600-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210510T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0095.210510T2200Z-210511T2300Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
248 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet at 15 seconds expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ571-110600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T1600Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
248 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet at 15 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ575-110400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T0400Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
248 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ576-110400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-210511T0400Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
248 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet at 12 
  seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10- 
  60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ540-110600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
248 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet at 15 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ560-110400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0095.210510T2200Z-210511T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 nm-
248 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
866 
WHUS76 KMTR 110356
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
856 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

PZZ575-110500-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T0400Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
856 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Conditions have dropped below advisory criteria, therefore the
Small Craft Advisory has been allowed to expire. 

$$

PZZ576-110500-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-210511T0400Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
856 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Conditions have dropped below advisory criteria, therefore the
Small Craft Advisory has been allowed to expire. 

$$

PZZ560-110500-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210511T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 nm-
856 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Conditions have dropped below advisory criteria, therefore the
Small Craft Advisory has been allowed to expire. 

$$

PZZ570-111200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210511T2300Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
856 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet at 15 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ571-111200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T1600Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
856 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet at 15 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ540-111000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
856 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet at 15 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
751 
WHUS76 KMTR 110949
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
249 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

PZZ540-111100-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
249 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Winds continue to subside, allowing the advisory to expire.

$$

PZZ530-111800-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0096.210511T2200Z-210512T0400Z/
San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and  the San Francisco
Bay north of the Bay Bridge-
249 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San 
  Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ570-111800-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210511T2200Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
249 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet at 14 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ571-111600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T1600Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
249 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet at 15 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
131 
WHUS76 KMTR 111543
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
843 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

PZZ571-111645-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-210511T1600Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
843 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

WINDS AND WAVES HAVE FALLEN BELOW SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA.

$$

PZZ570-112200-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210511T2200Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
843 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet at 14 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ530-112345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0096.210511T2200Z-210512T0400Z/
San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and  the San Francisco
Bay north of the Bay Bridge-
843 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San 
  Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
442 
WHUS76 KMTR 112140
MWWMTR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
240 PM PDT Tue May 11 2021

PZZ570-112245-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210511T2200Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
240 PM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

WINDS AND WAVES HAVE FALLEN BELOW SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA.

$$

PZZ530-120400-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0096.210511T2200Z-210512T0400Z/
San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and  the San Francisco
Bay north of the Bay Bridge-
240 PM PDT Tue May 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San 
  Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco

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