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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
853 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026

PZZ475-281200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-260928T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.260928T2200Z-260929T2200Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
853 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to
  60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Monday to 3 PM PDT
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Monday.

* 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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