Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 PM PDT Thu May 16 2024
PZZ475-170600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240517T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0030.240517T0600Z-240518T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
250 PM PDT Thu May 16 2024
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet. For the Gale Warning, north winds
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet
expected.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 PM PDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM
PDT Saturday.
* 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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