Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA

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WHUS76 KEKA 312131
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
231 PM PDT Fri May 31 2024

PZZ475-010545-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240601T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0023.240601T0500Z-240601T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
231 PM PDT Fri May 31 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 6 AM
  PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-010500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-240601T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
231 PM PDT Fri May 31 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-010545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-240602T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
231 PM PDT Fri May 31 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-010545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-240601T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
231 PM PDT Fri May 31 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$