Hazardous Seas Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024

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Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT Sunday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday.

* 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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