Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
300 PM PDT Fri Aug 7 2026

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Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
300 PM PDT Fri Aug 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale
  Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  8 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM PDT
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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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