WHUS76 KEKA 180959
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
259 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026

PZZ450-181800-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0049.260518T1000Z-260521T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
259 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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PZZ455-181800-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0049.260518T1000Z-260521T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
259 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-181800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260521T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
259 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260520T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
259 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$