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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
210 PM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

PZZ470-190615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-251119T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0041.251120T0000Z-251120T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
210 PM PST Tue Nov 18 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch,
  south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PST this evening. For
  the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday
  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.

&&

$$

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