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Gale Warning 135, NWS Eureka, CA

November 29, 2010

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Nov 29, 2010, 2:55 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 29, 2010, 9:06 PM PST. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 29, 2010, 2:55 PM PST (22:55 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 29, 2010, 9:06 PM PST
Expired
Dec 1, 2010, 12:00 AM PST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

084 
WHUS76 KEKA 292255
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
255 PM PST MON NOV 29 2010

PZZ470-301400-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0031.101130T0800Z-101201T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0135.101130T0800Z-101201T0600Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
255 PM PST MON NOV 29 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

SOUTH WINDS ARE INCREASING AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING FRONT. WINDS
WILL REACH 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT TUESDAY AND TUESDAY
NIGHT PRODUCING VERY STEEP SEAS. THE WINDS WILL RAPIDLY DIMINISH
BEHIND THE FRONT LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-301400-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.101130T1400Z-101203T0000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
255 PM PST MON NOV 29 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY. 

WINDS WILL BEGIN TO INCREASE AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING FRONT THIS
EVENING. WINDS WILL REACH 20 TO 30 KT TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT.
THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 35 KT IN THE NORTH. THE WINDS
WILL DIMINISH BEHIND THE FRONT WEDNESDAY BUT A NORTHWEST SWELL
WILL REMAIN NEAR 11 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ475-301400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.101130T0800Z-101203T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
255 PM PST MON NOV 29 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
4 PM PST THURSDAY. 

SOUTH WINDS ARE INCREASING AHEAD OF A FRONT. WINDS WILL REACH 20
TO 30 KT TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL GALE
GUSTS TO 35 KT IN THE NORTH. THE WINDS WILL DIMINISH BEHIND THE
FRONT WEDNESDAY BUT A NORTHWEST SWELL WILL REMAIN NEAR 11 FEET
THROUGH THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
079 
WHUS76 KEKA 300506
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
906 PM PST MON NOV 29 2010

PZZ470-301315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0135.101130T0506Z-101130T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
906 PM PST MON NOV 29 2010

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY. 

SOUTH WINDS CONTINUE TO INCREASE AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD
FRONT. MODELS ARE INDICATING WINDS BEYOND ABOUT 40 NM OUT COULD
ALREADY CONTAIN GUSTS TO 35 KT. THUS THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN
STARTED EARLIER THAN PREVIOUSLY FORECASTED. CONTINUE TO EXPECT
GALE CONDITIONS TO BUILD OVERNIGHT AND INTO TUE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-475-301315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.101130T0506Z-101202T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
906 PM PST MON NOV 29 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
THURSDAY. 

WINDS ARE NOW GUSTING OVER 20 KT AT BUOYS IN THE AREA AND WILL
CONTINUE TO INCREASE OVERNIGHT AND INTO TUE AHEAD OF AN
APPROACHING FRONT. SWELL WILL ALSO BE BUILDING TUE NIGHT THROUGH
THU.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ455-301315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.101130T1700Z-101202T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
906 PM PST MON NOV 29 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM
PST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
3 PM PST THURSDAY. 

AN APPROACHING FRONT WILL CAUSE THE WINDS TO INCREASE ON TUE.
WINDS WILL DIMINISH ON WED...WHILE SWELL QUICKLY BUILDS INTO THE
AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$


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643 
WHUS76 KEKA 301043
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
243 AM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

PZZ475-302330-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-101130T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0135.101130T1800Z-101201T0600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
243 AM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
9 AM PST THIS MORNING. 

SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE ACROSS THE WATERS THIS MORNING AS A COLD
FRONT APPROACHES THE COAST. SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS
TO 35 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED BY LATE MORNING TODAY...WITH THE
STRONGEST WINDS OVER THE NORTHERN PORTION. WINDS WILL DROP BELOW
GALE FORCE LATE THIS EVENING. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ470-302330-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0135.000000T0000Z-101201T0600Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
243 AM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE ACROSS THE WATERS THIS MORNING AS A COLD
FRONT APPROACHES THE COAST. SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 40 KNOTS WITH
GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL DROP
BELOW GALE FORCE BY LATE EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-302330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-101202T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
243 AM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY.

SOUTH WINDS ARE INCREASING AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT.
ADVISORY LEVEL WINDS ARE EXPECTED WITH OCCASIONAL GALE FORCE
GUSTS. A NW SWELL WILL BUILD INTO THE WATERS TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ455-302330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.101130T1700Z-101202T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
243 AM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY. 

AN APPROACHING FRONT WILL CAUSE INCREASING SOUTH WINDS TODAY. THE WINDS
WILL DIMINISH ON WEDNESDAY...WHILE A NW SWELL BUILDS INTO THE WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
266 
WHUS76 KEKA 301641
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
841 AM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

PZZ475-010045-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-101130T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0135.101130T1800Z-101201T0600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
841 AM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING.

SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE ACROSS THE WATERS THIS MORNING AS A
COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE COAST. SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 25 KNOTS
WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED BY LATE MORNING TODAY...WITH
THE STRONGEST WINDS OVER THE NORTHERN PORTION. WINDS WILL DROP
BELOW GALE FORCE LATE THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ470-010045-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0135.000000T0000Z-101201T0600Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
841 AM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE ACROSS THE WATERS THIS MORNING AS A
COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE COAST. SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 40 KNOTS
WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL
DROP BELOW GALE FORCE BY LATE EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-010045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-101202T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
841 AM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY.

SOUTH WINDS ARE INCREASING AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT.
ADVISORY LEVEL WINDS ARE EXPECTED WITH OCCASIONAL GALE FORCE
GUSTS. A NW SWELL WILL BUILD INTO THE WATERS TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ455-010045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.101130T1700Z-101202T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
841 AM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY.

AN APPROACHING FRONT WILL CAUSE INCREASING SOUTH WINDS TODAY. THE
WINDS WILL DIMINISH ON WEDNESDAY...WHILE A NW SWELL BUILDS INTO
THE WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
517 
WHUS76 KEKA 302232
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
232 PM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

PZZ470-475-010600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0135.000000T0000Z-101201T0600Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
232 PM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL DROP BELOW GALE FORCE
BY LATE EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-010645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-101202T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
232 PM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY.

SUSTAINED WINDS UP TO 30 KNOTS WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL DIMINISH
BY LATE EVENING. A NW SWELL WILL BUILD INTO THE WATERS TONIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
997 
WHUS76 KEKA 010549
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
949 PM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

PZZ470-475-010800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0135.000000T0000Z-101201T0800Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
949 PM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. 

AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CONTINUE TO BRING GALE FORCE GUSTS
AND STEEP SHORT PERIOD SEAS UNTIL MIDNIGHT. WINDS AND SEAS WILL
BEGIN TO LOWER AFTER MIDNIGHT AS THE FRONT SLOWLY MOVES INLAND.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-011400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-101202T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
949 PM PST TUE NOV 30 2010

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY.

AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CONTINUE TO BRING NEAR GALE
CONDITIONS TO THE WATERS OVERNIGHT. WINDS AND SEAS WILL LOWER LATE
TONIGHT AS THE FRONT SLOWLY MOVES INLAND. A NW SWELL WILL BUILD
INTO THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 29, 3:00 AM PSTGale WatchEKA12 hr
Nov 29, 3:00 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA4 days
Nov 29, 3:18 AM PSTFrost AdvisoryEKA23 hr

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Sources

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