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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
130 AM PST Sun Mar 8 2026

PZZ450-081730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260309T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0009.260309T1600Z-260310T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
130 AM PST Sun Mar 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. For the Gale
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST Monday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday
  night.

* 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.

&&

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