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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 PM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

PZZ455-150600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.250715T0000Z-250715T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
258 PM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 PM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

PZZ475-150600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-250715T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0038.250715T0400Z-250715T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
258 PM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
307 PM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

PZZ570-150615-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0121.000000T0000Z-250715T2200Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
307 PM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1230 PM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

PZZ356-376-151200-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250716T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.250716T0600Z-250717T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1230 PM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 9 seconds. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  and steep seas 7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...All areas, though the strongest winds are expected south
  of Port Orford and generally beyond 2 to 3 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1230 PM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

PZZ350-370-151200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-250717T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1230 PM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas
  7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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