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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
840 PM PDT Sat Apr 19 2025

PZZ475-201145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-250420T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0022.250420T1000Z-250422T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
840 PM PDT Sat Apr 19 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

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

* 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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