Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
830 PM PDT Thu Apr 17 2025

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/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0049.250419T0400Z-250419T1600Z/
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Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
830 PM PDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO
9 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Friday to 9 AM
  PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning
  through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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