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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
259 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

PZZ475-020700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-251203T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0042.251203T0000Z-251203T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0056.251203T0000Z-251203T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
259 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 8 AM PST
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-020700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-251203T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0056.251203T0000Z-251203T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
259 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 8 AM PST
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-020700-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.251203T0000Z-251203T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
259 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  10 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$