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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1012 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

PZZ450-301315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0043.250930T1800Z-251001T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1012 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South 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...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1012 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

PZZ470-301315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0043.250930T1500Z-251001T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1012 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
846 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ820-301630-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
846 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.TUE...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to
13 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 9 to 10 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
844 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ815-301615-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
844 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft.
.TUE...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Scattered
showers.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Scattered
showers.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.THU...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.FRI...N winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to
9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
712 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

PZZ350-370-301300-
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0015.250930T1500Z-251001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0026.250930T1200Z-251001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0037.251001T0600Z-251001T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0081.251001T1200Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
712 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Tuesday morning south winds will reach 30 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 17 ft. Tuesday night, south
  winds at 10 to 20 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 18
  ft. Wednesday morning, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and steep seas 13 to 16 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
712 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

PZZ356-376-301300-
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0015.250930T1500Z-251001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0026.250930T1200Z-251001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0081.251001T0600Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
712 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Tuesday morning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
  45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. South winds decrease Tuesday to 10
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt with steep seas at 12 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM Tuesday to 5 PM PDT
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1020 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

PZZ570-301330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0171.251001T1600Z-251002T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
1020 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 9 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 3 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1012 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

PZZ455-301315-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.250930T1800Z-251001T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1012 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1012 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

PZZ475-301315-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.250930T1500Z-251001T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1012 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
712 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

PZZ350-370-301300-
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0015.250930T1500Z-251001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0026.250930T1200Z-251001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0037.251001T0600Z-251001T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0081.251001T1200Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
712 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Tuesday morning south winds will reach 30 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 17 ft. Tuesday night, south
  winds at 10 to 20 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 18
  ft. Wednesday morning, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and steep seas 13 to 16 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
712 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

PZZ356-376-301300-
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0015.250930T1500Z-251001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0026.250930T1200Z-251001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0081.251001T0600Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
712 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Tuesday morning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
  45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. South winds decrease Tuesday to 10
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt with steep seas at 12 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM Tuesday to 5 PM PDT
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford


Hazardous Seas Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
712 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

PZZ350-370-301300-
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0015.250930T1500Z-251001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0026.250930T1200Z-251001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SE.W.0037.251001T0600Z-251001T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0081.251001T1200Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
712 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Tuesday morning south winds will reach 30 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 17 ft. Tuesday night, south
  winds at 10 to 20 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 18
  ft. Wednesday morning, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and steep seas 13 to 16 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
932 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

CAZ101-102-301700-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0018.250930T1800Z-251001T0800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-
Including Ft Dick, Crescent City, and Smith River
932 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 1 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward
  ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk
  of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will
  blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and
  a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
932 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

CAZ104>106-301700-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0018.250930T1800Z-251001T0800Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern
Humboldt Interior-
Including Kneeland and Shelter Cove
932 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 1 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward
  ridges and exposed coastal headlands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

MKK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
742 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

CAZ081-301200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0018.250930T1600Z-251001T0600Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed
742 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County, including
  Weed, Grenada, Gazelle, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and
  Highway 97.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Many area trees still have foliage, and this
  could place additional wind stress on any weakened or damaged
  branches and trunks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

BR-y

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
742 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

ORZ030-031-301200-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250930T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0018.250930T1600Z-251001T0600Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Valley Falls and Paisley
742 PM PDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds have eased with the passage of today`s front, so the
  current Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. For the next Wind
  Advisory on Tuesday, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
  50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of far eastern Klamath County and Lake County,
  including the higher terrain of Winter Rim and other surrounding
  terrain, as well as Highway 31 from Paisley to Summer Lake,
  Highway 395 near Valley Falls, and Highway 140 from Lakeview
  eastward.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible downwind of dry lake
  beds, especially Summer Lake and Fossil Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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