Small Craft Advisory 05/02/2025 08:43 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued May 2 at 8:43AM PDT until May 3 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 2, 2025 - 8:43am
Expires: 
May 2, 2025 - 4:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA