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Location: Petrolia, CA
Elevation: 121ft
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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:58 AM May. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out
10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 6:04 AM May. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt,
Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. .

* IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.  There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.  Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches.  Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

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