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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
854 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

PZZ455-211300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0037.000000T0000Z-241121T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0056.241121T0500Z-241122T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
854 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  15 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
807 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

PZZ570-211100-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
807 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  17 to 19 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
807 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

PZZ540-211215-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-241122T1100Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
807 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  12 to 17 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
744 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ825-211645-
Point Arena to Pigeon Point between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
744 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. Numerous
showers.
.THU...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Numerous showers.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Rain likely.
Showers likely.
.FRI...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt. Seas
10 to 13 ft. Chance of showers.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 10 kt. Seas
7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
744 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ820-211645-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
744 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft. Showers likely.
.THU...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft. Scattered showers.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming SW. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
Rain likely. Showers likely.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Chance of
showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas
7 to 9 ft.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

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