Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA

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WHUS76 KEKA 310338
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
838 PM PDT Thu May 30 2024

PZZ455-311145-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240531T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0064.240531T0338Z-240602T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
838 PM PDT Thu May 30 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  downwind of Cape Mendocino 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-311145-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-240601T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0022.240531T0338Z-240531T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
838 PM PDT Thu May 30 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet. Northerly
  gusts to 40 kt downwind of Pt St George, primarily this evening
  and Friday afternoon and evening.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ470-311145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-240601T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
838 PM PDT Thu May 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-311145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240601T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
838 PM PDT Thu May 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$