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Small Craft Advisory
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
Small Craft Advisory issued March 19 at 11:18AM PDT until March 21 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Alert Description
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 2 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Safety Instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Time Information
Effective
Mar 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
Expires
Mar 20, 2026, 2:30 AM
Issued
Mar 19, 2026, 6:18 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Eureka CA
National Weather Service