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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1047 AM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

PZZ450-140200-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.250713T1747Z-250714T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0027.250714T1800Z-250715T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1047 AM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM Monday to 11
  AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT
  Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1047 AM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

PZZ475-140200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-250714T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0027.250714T1800Z-250715T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1047 AM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM Monday to 11
  AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT
  Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1047 AM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

PZZ470-140200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250714T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0038.250714T0000Z-250715T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1047 AM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 7 to 11 feet. For the Gale Warning, north winds
  30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to
  11 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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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