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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
259 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

PZZ475-211800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0005.240921T1600Z-240922T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
259 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. For the Hazardous
  Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For
  the Hazardous Seas Watch, from 9 AM PDT this morning through
  late tonight.

* 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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PZZ470-211800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240922T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
259 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-211600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
259 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-211600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
259 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$