Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA

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MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
429 PM PDT Tue May 21 2024

PZZ475-220400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240522T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
429 PM PDT Tue May 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas
  10 to 13 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-220400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240522T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
429 PM PDT Tue May 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 6 to 11 feet.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-220730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-240522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
429 PM PDT Tue May 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-220400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-240522T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
429 PM PDT Tue May 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* 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.

&&

$$