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WHUS76 KEKA 210959
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
259 AM PDT Tue May 21 2024

PZZ455-211800-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240521T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0021.240521T1000Z-240522T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
259 AM PDT Tue May 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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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PZZ450-211800-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240521T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.240521T1000Z-240522T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
259 AM PDT Tue May 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  7 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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PZZ470-211800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240521T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.240521T1600Z-240522T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
259 AM PDT Tue May 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  and seas 7 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240522T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
259 AM PDT Tue May 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$