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WHUS76 KEKA 161653
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
Issued by National Weather Service Medford OR
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ450-170100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-240417T1600Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0017.240416T2200Z-240417T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...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...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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PZZ470-170100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240418T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 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 5 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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PZZ475-170100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240418T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 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.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-170100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-240417T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
953 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.

&&

$$