Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 45NM NW San Francisco CA

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
240 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ540-181745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240518T2200Z-240519T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T1000Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
240 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
  to 3 AM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to
  3 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 severe conditions.

&&

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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
240 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

PZZ540-181745-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240518T2200Z-240519T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T1000Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
240 AM PDT Sat May 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
  to 3 AM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to
  3 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$