Small Craft Advisory 05/03/2025 08:15 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued May 3 at 8:15AM PDT until May 3 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 3, 2025 - 8:15am
Expires: 
May 3, 2025 - 4:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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 Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA