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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1033 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ470-271345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260327T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0011.260327T1300Z-260327T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1033 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM PDT Friday. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 6 AM to 11 AM 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1033 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ475-271300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260327T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1033 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  13 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ356-271615-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.260327T0900Z-260328T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  steep seas 8 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Friday to 2 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ376-271615-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0013.260327T0900Z-260328T0900Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft. For the Hazardous Seas
  Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM Friday to 2 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
839 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ570-271000-
/O.EXP.KMTR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260327T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0033.260327T0400Z-260327T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
839 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday.

* 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 Medford OR
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ350-271615-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260328T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  steep seas 6 to 11 ft at 11 seconds.

* WHERE...All of the area through tonight, south of Cape Arago
  through early Friday afternoon, then all areas again Friday
  afternoon.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ356-271615-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.260327T0900Z-260328T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  steep seas 8 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Friday to 2 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ370-271615-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260328T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0013.260327T0900Z-260328T0900Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 8 to 11 ft. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11
  ft.

* WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory, all areas through Friday
  09Z, then 10 nm offshore to Bandon reaching to 30 nm offshore
  north of Coos Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Saturday.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM Friday to 2 AM PDT
  Saturday.

* 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...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

Hazardous Seas Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1033 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ450-271300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260327T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1033 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1033 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ455-271300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260327T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1033 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1033 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ470-271345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260327T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0011.260327T1300Z-260327T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1033 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM PDT Friday. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 6 AM to 11 AM 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ370-271615-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260328T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0013.260327T0900Z-260328T0900Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 8 to 11 ft. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11
  ft.

* WHERE...For the Small Craft Advisory, all areas through Friday
  09Z, then 10 nm offshore to Bandon reaching to 30 nm offshore
  north of Coos Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Saturday.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM Friday to 2 AM PDT
  Saturday.

* 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...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

PZZ376-271615-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0013.260327T0900Z-260328T0900Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
801 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft. For the Hazardous Seas
  Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM Friday to 2 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Frost Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1021 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

CAZ101-103-271330-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0006.260327T1100Z-260327T1500Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Including Ft Dick and Fieldbrook
1021 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

DS
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1021 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

CAZ110>113-271330-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0006.260327T1000Z-260327T1600Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
Including Redwood Valley, Boonville, Potter Valley, Calpella,
Willits, and Covelo
1021 PM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Mendocino Interior.

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

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
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