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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ570-040000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-251003T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0037.251003T2200Z-251004T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.251004T1000Z-251005T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON AND FROM 3 AM PDT SATURDAY THROUGH 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds of 20 to 25 knots with gusts of 30 to 40
  knots. Seas of 8 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon then
  a Gale Warning from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.
  Small Craft Advisory conditions return around 3 AM PDT Saturday
  to 3 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ571-040000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-251003T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0037.251003T2200Z-251004T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.251004T1000Z-251005T1000Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON AND FROM 3 AM PDT SATURDAY THROUGH 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
  around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale
  Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
  15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon then
  a Gale Warning from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.
  Small Craft Advisory conditions return around 3 AM PDT Saturday
  to 3 AM PDT Sunday.


* 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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1135 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ455-040245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-251005T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1135 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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
1135 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ475-040245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-251004T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0035.251004T2200Z-251005T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1135 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 9
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ535-040000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0171.000000T0000Z-251004T1000Z/
Monterey Bay-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ540-040000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0172.000000T0000Z-251005T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ545-040000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0172.000000T0000Z-251004T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 NM-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point
  California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ560-040000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0172.000000T0000Z-251004T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 NM-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos
  California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ565-040000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0172.000000T0000Z-251005T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 NM-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
  Blancas California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ570-040000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-251003T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0037.251003T2200Z-251004T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.251004T1000Z-251005T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON AND FROM 3 AM PDT SATURDAY THROUGH 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds of 20 to 25 knots with gusts of 30 to 40
  knots. Seas of 8 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon then
  a Gale Warning from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.
  Small Craft Advisory conditions return around 3 AM PDT Saturday
  to 3 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ571-040000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-251003T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0037.251003T2200Z-251004T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0175.251004T1000Z-251005T1000Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON AND FROM 3 AM PDT SATURDAY THROUGH 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
  around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale
  Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
  15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon then
  a Gale Warning from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.
  Small Craft Advisory conditions return around 3 AM PDT Saturday
  to 3 AM PDT Sunday.


* 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...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ575-040000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0172.000000T0000Z-251005T1000Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ576-040000-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0172.251003T2200Z-251005T1000Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
900 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
  60 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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 Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
757 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ645-032300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-251004T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
757 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
757 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ670-032300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-251005T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
757 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1135 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

PZZ475-040245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-251004T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0035.251004T2200Z-251005T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1135 AM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 9
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
1221 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

CAZ318-325-326-031945-
San Joaquin River Canyon CA-Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra CA-
Upper San Joaquin River CA-
1221 PM PDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL MADERA COUNTY
THROUGH 1245 PM PDT...

At 1220 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Oakhurst, or 16 miles southeast of Yosemite South
Entrance, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Nature Point and Crane Valley Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3724 11955 3729 11959 3741 11938 3735 11932
TIME...MOT...LOC 1920Z 239DEG 9KT 3729 11951

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

$$

JPK

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
E-mail: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
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