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WHUS76 KEKA 202147
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
247 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

PZZ475-210600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0050.240421T0100Z-240421T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0027.240421T1000Z-240422T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
247 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-210600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0050.240421T0400Z-240421T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0027.240421T2200Z-240422T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
247 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-210600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0050.240421T0700Z-240422T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
247 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024
Very light winds and
small waves are expected through early this afternoon.
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-210600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0050.240421T1000Z-240422T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
247 PM PDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$