Gale Warning

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
316 PM PDT Tue May 14 2024

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.

PZZ820-151030-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
316 PM PDT Tue May 14 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
10 to 16 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

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Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Hanford CA
540 PM PDT Tue May 14 2024

CAC039-043-150315-
/O.CON.KHNX.FA.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240515T0315Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Madera CA-Mariposa CA-
540 PM PDT Tue May 14 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
  continues.

* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
  counties, Madera and Mariposa.

* WHEN...Until 815 PM PDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Mud and rock slides possible in hilly terrain

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 537 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Yosemite South Entrance, Oakhurst, Yosemite Valley, Mariposa
    Grove, Buck Camp Ranger Station, Ostrander Lake, Wawona,
    Wawona Visitor Center, Fish Camp, Wawona Campground,
    Bridalveil Creek Campground, Badger Pass Ranger Station,
    Poison Ridge, Chilkoot Meadow, Yosemite Glacier Point, Upper
    Pines Campground, Little Yosemite Valley Campground, Lower
    Pines Campground, Little Yosemite Valley Ranger Station and
    North Pines Campground.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

In hilly terrain there are many low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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LAT...LON 3761 11977 3763 11966 3772 11966 3775 11960
      3777 11939 3754 11951 3750 11965


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JB

Hazardous Seas Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
227 PM PDT Tue May 14 2024

PZZ475-150530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240517T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
227 PM PDT Tue May 14 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

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