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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ450-171830-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-251117T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0036.251117T2300Z-251118T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 13 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10
  PM PST this evening.

* 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 Eureka CA
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ455-171830-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-251118T0200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* 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 Eureka CA
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ475-171830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-251118T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 13 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening.

* 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 Eureka CA
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ470-171830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-251118T0700Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0036.251117T2300Z-251118T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening.

* 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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