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WHUS76 KEKA 172150
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 2024

PZZ475-180400-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240417T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0019.240417T2200Z-240418T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
250 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet expected.

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-180400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240418T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
250 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 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
  10 to 12 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-180600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-240418T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
250 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...North 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 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-180600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-240418T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
250 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$