Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA

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WHUS76 KEKA 272206
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
306 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

PZZ475-280615-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250327T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
306 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ450-280615-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250328T0400Z-250328T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
306 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PDT
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-280615-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250328T0400Z-250328T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
306 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 22 to 24 feet. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PDT
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-280615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
306 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$