Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
830 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
California waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ820-160415-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
830 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1051 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
CAZ124-142-144>146-148>150-152>161-163-164-170300-
/O.UPG.KSTO.FW.A.0001.260516T1200Z-260519T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.FW.W.0001.260516T1200Z-260519T0300Z/
Shasta Metro-N. Sac Valley in Tehama County-
Central Glenn Co & Interstate 5-Eastern Glenn County-
Butte County Below 1000 ft-Central Colusa County Incl. I-5-
Eastern Colusa County-Sutter/Yuba counties below 1000 ft-
W. Yolo County including Capay/I-505-
C. Yolo/NE Solano including Woodland-
Sac Metro/W. El Dorado/Amador County-
C. Solano County including Fairfield-
SW Solano County including Vallejo-Sacramento County Delta-
San Joaquin County Delta-C. San Joaquin County including Stockton-
Tracy Triangle Below 1000 ft-NE San Joaquin Valley Below 1000 ft-
W. Stanislaus County Above 1000 ft & I-5-
C. Stanislaus County including Modesto-
1051 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE ZONES
124,142,144,145,146,148,149,150,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,16
0,161,163 AND 164...
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
5 AM Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Winds...North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally up
to 50 mph around the Delta and the far western Sacramento Valley.
* Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%; Overnight
maximum relative humidities 30 to 55%.
* Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in
the Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds are expected Saturday
night through Sunday.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor
burning is not recommended
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Forrest
http://weather.gov/sacramento
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
PZZ450-160000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
8 to 13 feet possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino
CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
PZZ470-160000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
8 to 12 feet possible.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
111 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
PZZ252-253-273-160015-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0053.260516T1200Z-260517T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
111 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO
2 AM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 8 to 11 ft at 13 seconds and northwest winds 15 to
20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
102 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
PZZ350-370-152145-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0041.260516T1200Z-260517T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
102 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO
5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Steep seas 9 to 10 ft due to a mix of northwest swell and
short period wind seas.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
102 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
PZZ356-376-152145-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260517T1200Z/
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-
102 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
wind seas 7 to 9 ft through Friday night. North winds increase
Saturday, 20 to 30 kts with occasional gusts to 35 kt. Northwest
swell increases, combining with wind seas resulting in steep seas
of 9 to 12 ft Saturday into Sunday.
* WHERE...Conditions hazardous to small craft are expected from
Gold Beach southward today, expanding to all areas by early
Saturday morning.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1012 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
CAZ071-162300-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0014.260516T2100Z-260518T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Sierraville, Loyalton, Susanville,
Westwood, and Portola
1012 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY FOR STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, LAKE DAVIS, ANTELOPE LAKE, AND EAGLE
LAKE...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for
Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake.
* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1012 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
NVZ004-162300-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0014.260516T2100Z-260518T0000Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Imlay, Lovelock, Silver
Springs, and Nixon
1012 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 5 PM PDT
SUNDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE, LAHONTAN, AND RYE PATCH RESERVOIRS...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves
1 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake, Lahontan, and Rye Patch reservoirs.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
PZZ450-160000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
8 to 13 feet possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino
CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
PZZ470-160000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
8 to 12 feet possible.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday.
For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
