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 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 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 out 10 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: 
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA