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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
244 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

PZZ475-281745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-260928T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0031.260928T2200Z-260930T1600Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM
  PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$


Coastal Flood Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
817 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026

CAZ006-506-508-529-530-281800-
/O.NEW.KMTR.CF.Y.0011.260928T1800Z-261002T0000Z/
San Francisco-North Bay Interior Valleys-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
817 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is
  possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay, San
  Pablo Bay, and Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in
  flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low-
  lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves
  farther up the beach than typical.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide
  is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (6.87 ft MLLW) at 12:57 PM
  Monday 9/28, 1.2 ft above normal (7.01 ft MLLW) at 1:30 PM
  Tuesday 9/29, 1.2 ft above normal (7.03 ft MLLW) at 2:10 PM
  Wednesday 9/30, and 1.2 ft above normal (6.92 ft MLLW) at 2:58
  PM Thursday 10/01. These predictions include up to 0.7 ft of
  surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding
  threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along
  the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay,
  respectively.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
244 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

PZZ450-281745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-260929T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
244 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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
244 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

PZZ455-281745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-260930T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
244 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
244 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

PZZ470-281745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-260929T1600Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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
244 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

PZZ475-281745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-260928T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0031.260928T2200Z-260930T1600Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM
  PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
240 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

PZZ540-281745-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-260928T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0119.260928T2200Z-260930T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
240 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 ft expected.

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

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

* 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 San Francisco Bay Area
240 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

PZZ560-281745-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-260928T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0119.260928T2200Z-260929T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 NM-
240 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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 San Francisco Bay Area
240 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

PZZ570-281745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-260930T2200Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
240 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 8 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 San Francisco Bay Area
240 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

PZZ571-281745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-260930T2200Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
240 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 San Francisco Bay Area
240 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

PZZ575-281745-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-260930T2200Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
240 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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