Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

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Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT
FRIDAY...


* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this
  afternoon.

* 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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