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WHUS76 KEKA 160944
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
244 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ450-161745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-240416T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0017.240416T2200Z-240417T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
244 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
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 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this
  afternoon to 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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PZZ475-161745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-240416T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.240416T1600Z-240417T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
244 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with localized gusts up to 35
  kt and seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM
  PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT
  this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-161745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240418T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
244 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-161745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-240417T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
244 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 6 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.

&&

$$