Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA

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WHUS76 KEKA 211549
MWWEKA

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

PZZ475-220000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0005.240921T1600Z-240922T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0031.240921T1600Z-240922T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
849 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-220000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.240921T1600Z-240922T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
849 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-220000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240922T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
849 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-220000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240922T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
849 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$