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Gale Watch 21, NWS Eureka, CA

May 1, 2025

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at May 1, 2025, 2:46 AM PDT. It took effect at May 3, 2025, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
May 1, 2025, 2:46 AM PDT (09:46 UTC)
In effect from
May 3, 2025, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 2, 2025, 2:54 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

309 
WHUS76 KEKA 010946
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
246 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025

PZZ455-011800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250501T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
246 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-011800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250501T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
246 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 feet. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-011800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
246 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-011800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
246 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest 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 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
294 
WHUS76 KEKA 011536
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
836 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025

PZZ455-012345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250501T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
836 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-012345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250501T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
836 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 feet. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-012345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
836 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 
  30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-012345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
836 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
168 
WHUS76 KEKA 012128
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
228 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025

PZZ475-020530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
228 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale
  Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PDT Friday. For
  the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 9 AM PDT Sunday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-020530-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
228 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-020530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
228 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 4 to 7 feet. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through 
  Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-020530-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
228 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
666 
WHUS76 KEKA 020400
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
900 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025

PZZ470-021200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
900 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 9 
  to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-021200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
900 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 9 AM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-021200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
900 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 8 
  to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-021200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
900 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 8 
  to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
295 
WHUS76 KEKA 020954
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
254 AM PDT Fri May 2 2025

PZZ475-021800-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.250503T0000Z-250503T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1000Z-250504T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
254 AM PDT Fri May 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-021800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.250503T0400Z-250503T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T2000Z-250504T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
254 AM PDT Fri May 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 3 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-021800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.250503T0400Z-250503T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T2000Z-250504T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
254 AM PDT Fri May 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 3 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-021800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.250503T0000Z-250503T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1000Z-250504T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
254 AM PDT Fri May 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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