Small Craft Advisory 05/02/2025 08:51 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued May 2 at 8:51AM PDT until May 3 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 2, 2025 - 8:51am
Expires: 
May 2, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 3 PM PDT Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Francisco CA