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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

PZZ570-180530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250518T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SR.W.0003.250518T2200Z-250519T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250519T0400Z-250519T1600Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warnings, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft. For the Storm Warning,
  northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9
  to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. For
  the Storm Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. For the
  second Gale Warning, from 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ571-180530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250518T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SR.W.0003.250518T2200Z-250519T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250519T0400Z-250519T1600Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warnings, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the Storm Warning,
  northwest winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10
  to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. For
  the Storm Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. For the
  second Gale Warning, from 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ540-180530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250518T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SR.W.0003.250518T2200Z-250519T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250519T0400Z-250519T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warnings, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Storm Warning,
  northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to
  10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. For
  the Storm Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. For the
  second Gale Warning, from 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ545-180530-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250518T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.SR.W.0003.250518T2200Z-250519T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250519T0400Z-250519T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 NM-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warnings, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 12 ft. For the Storm Warning,
  northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to
  12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. For
  the Storm Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. For the
  second Gale Warning, from 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ575-180530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-250518T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250518T0400Z-250519T1600Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt, with isolated storm force
  gusts. Seas 10 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM
  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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ576-180530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-250518T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250518T0400Z-250519T1600Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM
  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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ560-180530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-250518T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250518T2200Z-250519T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 NM-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Sunday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 9 AM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ565-180530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-250518T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250518T2200Z-250519T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 NM-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Sunday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 9 AM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ530-180530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-250518T1000Z/
San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and  the San Francisco
Bay north of the Bay Bridge-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough
  waters.

* WHERE...San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San
  Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ531-180530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-250518T1000Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough
  waters.

* WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ535-180530-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-250518T1000Z/
Monterey Bay-
226 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

* 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.

&&

$$

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