Marine Weather Message Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
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WHUS76 KEKA 162137
MWWEKA
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
237 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024
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Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
237 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 8 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 3 AM PDT
Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this
afternoon.
* 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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PZZ470-170545-
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Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
237 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
9 to 13 feet.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday.
* 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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PZZ475-170545-
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Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
237 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
11 to 14 feet.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Wednesday.
* 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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PZZ455-170545-
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Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
237 PM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 11 feet.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.
* WHEN...Until 9 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.
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