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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
Issued by National Weather Service Medford OR
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ470-170100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240418T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
Issued by National Weather Service Medford OR
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ475-170100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240418T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 San Francisco Bay Area
839 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ570-162345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-240416T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0020.240416T2200Z-240417T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
839 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3
  AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 Medford OR
200 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ356-376-162200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240416T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240418T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0019.240416T2100Z-240418T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
200 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep to
  very steep and hazardous wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft through
  this morning. Winds strengthen in the afternoons and evenings
  this afternoon through Wednesday, reaching gale force 25 to 35
  kt with gusts to 40 kt. Steep to very steep wind seas of 9 to 12
  ft continue through midweek.

* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to
  small craft. Very steep seas and gale force winds are expected
  south of Port Orford and beyond 3 to 5 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the
  Gale Warning, from 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Freeze Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
242 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

ORZ024-026-162300-
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.W.0003.240417T1000Z-240417T1600Z/
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Shady Cove, Merlin, Rogue River,
Applegate, and Gold Hill
242 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...The Applegate and Sams valleys and portions of the Rogue
  Valley. This includes Grants Pass, Applegate, Ruch, Rogue River,
  Gold Hill, White City, Eagle Point, Shady Cove. The area also
  includes outlaying areas of Medford, Jacksonville, Phoenix,
  Talent, and Ashland.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

BMS

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
Issued by National Weather Service Medford OR
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ455-170100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-240417T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
Issued by National Weather Service Medford OR
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ450-170100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-240417T1600Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0017.240416T2200Z-240417T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
953 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
839 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ540-162345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0063.240416T2200Z-240417T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
839 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
839 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ570-162345-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-240416T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0020.240416T2200Z-240417T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
839 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3
  AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 Medford OR
200 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ356-376-162200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240416T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240418T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0019.240416T2100Z-240418T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
200 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep to
  very steep and hazardous wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft through
  this morning. Winds strengthen in the afternoons and evenings
  this afternoon through Wednesday, reaching gale force 25 to 35
  kt with gusts to 40 kt. Steep to very steep wind seas of 9 to 12
  ft continue through midweek.

* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to
  small craft. Very steep seas and gale force winds are expected
  south of Port Orford and beyond 3 to 5 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the
  Gale Warning, from 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
200 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ350-370-162200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0032.240416T2100Z-240418T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
200 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  steep wind driven seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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Hazardous Seas Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
200 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ356-376-162200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240416T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240418T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0019.240416T2100Z-240418T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
200 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and steep to
  very steep and hazardous wind driven seas 7 to 10 ft through
  this morning. Winds strengthen in the afternoons and evenings
  this afternoon through Wednesday, reaching gale force 25 to 35
  kt with gusts to 40 kt. Steep to very steep wind seas of 9 to 12
  ft continue through midweek.

* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to
  small craft. Very steep seas and gale force winds are expected
  south of Port Orford and beyond 3 to 5 nm from shore.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the
  Gale Warning, from 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
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