Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA

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WHUS76 KEKA 161011
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
311 AM PDT Thu May 16 2024

PZZ470-161815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240518T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
311 AM PDT Thu May 16 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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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PZZ450-161815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240517T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
311 AM PDT Thu May 16 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240517T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
311 AM PDT Thu May 16 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$