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Gale Watch 1, NWS Eureka, CA

January 7, 2012

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Jan 7, 2012, 2:51 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 10, 2012, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 7, 2012, 2:51 PM PST (22:51 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 10, 2012, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 9, 2012, 3:46 PM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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

271 
WHUS76 KEKA 072251
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
251 PM PST SAT JAN 7 2012

PZZ455-080000-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-120108T0200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
251 PM PST SAT JAN 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

$$

PZZ475-080700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-120108T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
251 PM PST SAT JAN 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...N 15-25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT THROUGH TONIGHT. N WINDS
  BUILDING EARLY TUE TO 30 TO 35 WITH GUST TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...WNW 8 TO 10 FT WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 11 SEC THROUGH
  TONIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TUE TO 15 TO 18 FT WITH GALE
  CONDITIONS.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ470-080700-
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
251 PM PST SAT JAN 7 2012

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N WINDS BUILDING EARLY TUE TO 30 TO 35 WITH GUST TO 45
  KT.

* SEAS...NORTHERLY SEAS WILL BUILD TUE TO 15 TO 18 FT UNDER GALE
  CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/EUREKA
8 follow-up statements
296 
WHUS76 KEKA 080454
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
854 PM PST SAT JAN 7 2012

PZZ475-081300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-120108T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
854 PM PST SAT JAN 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N 15-25 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT TONIGHT. N WINDS BUILDING
  EARLY TUE TO 30 TO 35 WITH GUST TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...WNW 8 TO 10 FT WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 11 SEC TONIGHT.
  SEAS WILL BUILD TUE TO 15 TO 18 FT WITH GALE CONDITIONS.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ470-081300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
854 PM PST SAT JAN 7 2012

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N WINDS BUILDING EARLY TUE TO 30 TO 35 WITH GUST TO 45 
  KT. 

* SEAS...NORTHERLY SEAS WILL BUILD TUE TO 15 TO 18 FT UNDER GALE 
  CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/EUREKA
010 
WHUS76 KEKA 081041
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
241 AM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

PZZ475-081845-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-120108T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
241 AM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY
NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N 30 TO 40 KT EXPECTED TUE.

* SEAS...14 TO 22 FT EXPECTED TUE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ470-081845-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
241 AM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N 30 TO 40 KT EXPECTED TUE.

* SEAS...12 TO 19 FT EXPECTED TUE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/EUREKA
626 
WHUS76 KEKA 081657
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
857 AM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

PZZ470-475-082300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
857 AM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 30 TO 40 KT EXPECTED TUESDAY.

* SEAS...12 TO 19 FT EXPECTED TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/EUREKA
943 
WHUS76 KEKA 082308
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
308 PM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

PZZ470-090715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1200Z-120110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
308 PM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N 25 TO 35 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 KT EXPECTED TUE AND
  TUE NIGHT.

* SEAS...W SWELL BUILDING TO 12 TO 14 FT AT 15 SECONDS MON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-090715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1500Z-120110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
308 PM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N 25 TO 35 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 KT EXPECTED TUE
  AND TUE NIGHT.

* SEAS...W SWELL BUILDING TO 12 TO 14 FT AT 15 SECONDS MON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-090715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1500Z-120110T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
308 PM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY. 

* SEAS...W SWELL BUILDING TO 11 TO 13 FT AT 15 SECONDS MON.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-090715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1800Z-120110T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
308 PM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY. 

* SEAS...W SWELL BUILDING TO 11 TO 13 FT AT 15 SECONDS MON.

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.

&&

$$

HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/EUREKA
902 
WHUS76 KEKA 090509
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
909 PM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

PZZ450-091315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1500Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
909 PM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* SEAS...W SWELL BUILDING TO 11 TO 13 FT AT 15 SECONDS MON AND
  THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDING. SHORT PERIOD WIND WAVES WILL ALSO BUILD MONDAY
  NIGHT INTO TUESDAY RESULTING IN COMBINED WAVE HEIGHTS UP TO 15
  FT. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE EARLY WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY
  TO 15 TO 25 KT WITH LOCAL GUSTS UP TO 40 KT NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO
  AND POINT SAINT GEORGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY EVENING.
  WINDS WILL DECREASE EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-091315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1800Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
909 PM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* SEAS...W SWELL BUILDING TO 11 TO 13 FT AT 15 SECONDS MON AND
  THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDING. SHORT PERIOD WIND WAVES WILL ALSO BUILD
  MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY RESULTING IN COMBINED WAVE HEIGHTS UP
  TO 16 FT. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE EARLY WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY
  TO 15 TO 25 KT WITH LOCAL GUSTS UP TO 40 KT NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO
  AND POINT ARENA TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY EVENING. WINDS
  WILL DECREASE EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-091315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1200Z-120110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
909 PM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM
PST TUESDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY
NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT EXPECTED TUE AND
  TUE NIGHT. WINDS WILL DECREASE THROUGH THE DAY WEDNESDAY.

* SEAS...W SWELL BUILDING TO 12 TO 14 FT AT 15 SECONDS MON. THIS
  COMBINED WITH BUILDING SHORT PERIOD WIND WAVES ON TUESDAY WILL
  RESULT IN SEAS AS HIGH AS 16 FT. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-091315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1500Z-120110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
909 PM PST SUN JAN 8 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM
PST TUESDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY
NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT EXPECTED TUE AND
  TUE NIGHT. WINDS WILL DECREASE THROUGH THE DAY WEDNESDAY.

* SEAS...W SWELL BUILDING TO 12 TO 14 FT AT 15 SECONDS MON. THIS
  COMBINED WITH BUILDING SHORT PERIOD WIND WAVES ON TUESDAY WILL
  RESULT IN SEAS AS HIGH AS 16 FT. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/EUREKA
260 
WHUS76 KEKA 091057
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
257 AM PST MON JAN 9 2012

PZZ470-091815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1200Z-120110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
257 AM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N AROUND 35 KT EXPECTED TUE AND TUE NIGHT.  

* SEAS...W SWELL 12 TO 14 FT AT 17 SECONDS TODAY AND TONIGHT.
  STEEPER SEAS EXPECTED TUE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-091815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1500Z-120110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
257 AM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N AROUND 35 KT EXPECTED TUE AND TUE NIGHT. 

* SEAS...W SWELL 12 TO 14 FT AT 17 SECONDS TODAY AND TONIGHT.
  STEEPER SEAS EXPECTED TUE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-091815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1500Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
257 AM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* SEAS...W SWELL 11 TO 14 FT AT 17 SECONDS TODAY AND TONIGHT.
  STEEPER WAVES EXPECTED TUE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT EXPECTED TUE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-091815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1800Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
257 AM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* SEAS...W SWELL 11 TO 13 FT AT 17 SECONDS TODAY AND TONIGHT.
  STEEPER WAVES EXPECTED TUE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT EXPECTED TUE.

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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191 
WHUS76 KEKA 091719
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
919 AM PST MON JAN 9 2012

PZZ470-100130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-120110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
919 AM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N AROUND 35 KT EXPECTED TUE AND TUE NIGHT.

* SEAS...W SWELL 12 TO 14 FT AT 17 SECONDS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 
  STEEPER SEAS EXPECTED TUE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-100130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-120110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
919 AM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N AROUND 35 KT EXPECTED TUE AND TUE NIGHT.

* SEAS...W SWELL 12 TO 14 FT AT 17 SECONDS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 
  STEEPER SEAS EXPECTED TUE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-100130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
919 AM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY... 

* SEAS...W SWELL 11 TO 14 FT AT 17 SECONDS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 
  STEEPER WAVES EXPECTED TUE AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT EXPECTED TUE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-100130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.120109T1800Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
919 AM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SEAS...W SWELL 11 TO 13 FT AT 17 SECONDS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 
  STEEPER WAVES EXPECTED TUE AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT EXPECTED TUE.

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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900 
WHUS76 KEKA 092346
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
346 PM PST MON JAN 9 2012

PZZ470-101100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-120110T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
346 PM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM
PST TUESDAY.

* WINDS...N 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT EXPECTED TUE AND TUE
  NIGHT.

* SEAS...W SWELL 12 TO 14 FT AT 15 SECONDS TONIGHT. STEEPER SEAS
  EXPECTED 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-101100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-120110T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0001.120110T1200Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
346 PM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM
PST TUESDAY.

* WINDS...N 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT EXPECTED TUE AND TUE
  NIGHT.

* SEAS...W SWELL 12 TO 14 FT AT 15 SECONDS TONIGHT. STEEPER SEAS
  EXPECTED 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-101100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-120111T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
346 PM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SEAS...W SWELL 11 TO 13 FT AT 15 SECONDS TONIGHT AND TUE. STEEPER
  WAVES EXPECTED TUE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT EXPECTED TUE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-101100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-120111T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
346 PM PST MON JAN 9 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SEAS...W SWELL 11 TO 13 FT AT 15 SECONDS TONIGHT AND TUE. STEEPER
  WAVES EXPECTED TUE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT EXPECTED TUE.

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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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale watch went out at Jan 7, 3:00 AM PST, 11 hours 51 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 7, 3:00 AM PST, 11 hours 51 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
300 AM PST SAT JAN 7 2012

.SYNOPSIS...HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE WEST COAST WILL BRING DRY
WEATHER TO NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. A WEAK
FRONT MAY THREATEN AREAS NORTH OF CAPE MENDOCINO WITH LIGHT RAIN
LATE MONDAY INTO TUESDAY.

&&

.DISCUSSION...MINOR CHANGES MADE TO THE FORECAST. A RIDGE OF HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDING OVER THE WEST COAST WILL BRING DRY WEATHER TO
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA. WEAK OFFSHORE FLOW WILL KEEP CLOUD AND FOG
FORMATION TO A MINIMUM. TEMPERATURES WILL BE A FEW DEGREES WARMER
ON SUNDAY AS THE RIDGE AXIS BEGINS TO SHIFT TO THE EAST. THE RIDGE
WILL BEGIN TO BREAK DOWN AND MOVE FURTHER TO THE EAST ON MONDAY. A
WEAK FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH LATE MONDAY INTO TUESDAY. MODELS HAVE
CHANGED A BIT AND NOW SHOW SOME MOISTURE WITH THIS FRONT. THOUGH,
RAINFALL AMOUNTS WON'T BE THAT GREAT. DEL NORTE COUNTY CAN EXPECT
ABOUT 0.15 INCHES, HUMBOLDT AND TRINITY COUNTIES ABOUT 0.05
INCHES, AND MENDOCINO COUNTY CAN EXPECT LITTLE TO NO RAIN.
INCREASED POPS ACROSS THE CWA, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE CA/OR BORDER
WHERE THE RAIN THREAT IS THE HIGHEST. THE THREAT OF RAIN SHOWERS
DIMINISHES INTO THE DAY ON TUESDAY. WEAK RIDGING BEGINS TO BUILD
IN FOR THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. THE LONG TERM CONTINUES TO LOOK
DRY.

&&

.AVIATION...WEAK OFFSHORE FLOW HAS HINDERED STRATUS AND FOG
DEVELOPMENT THUS FAR. A FEW AREAS OF FOG...LOW OVC AND MISTY HAZE
WILL LIKELY STILL FORM...MAINLY IN THE INTERIOR VALLEYS. EXPECT IT
TO MIX LATER THIS MORNING AS SCATTERED HIGH CLOUDS MOVE OVERHEAD.
SLIGHTLY STRONGER OFFSHORE FLOW WILL RESUME TONIGHT...WITH ONLY
PATCHES OF LATE NIGHT VALLEY FOG FORMING BY EARLY SUN MORNING.

&&

.MARINE...SEAS HAVE FALLEN JUST UNDER 10 FT NORTH OF CAPE MENDO
BUT WERE STILL RUNNING 10-13 FT SOUTH DUE TO INPUT FROM THE WIND.
WINDS SHOULD DECREASE SOUTH OF CAPE MENDO LATE TONIGHT AND THEN
DROP TO 15-20 KT ON SUN. WINDS AND SEAS WILL DECREASE MORE SUN
NIGHT AS THE OFFSHORE RIDGE WEAKENS AND A TROUGH APPROACHES ON
MON. NEW WEST SWELL OF 1-2 FT AT 18-21 SECONDS WILL SPREAD INTO
THE WATERS TONIGHT AND SUN...BUT WONT BE HIGH ENOUGH TO WARRANT AN
ADVISORY UNTIL MON AND MON NIGHT. ENP AND SWAN LOOKED TO HAVE A
GOOD HANDLE ON THE SEA STATE TREND. SEA STATE WILL GET SLIGHTLY
MORE COMPLEX ON TUE AS A SOLID GALE COMBINES WITH A WEST SWELL TO
PRODUCE SEAS UP TO 16 FT.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

CA...NONE.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR PZZ455-475.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 7, 3:01 AM PST, 11 hours 50 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
301 AM PST SAT JAN 7 2012

CAZ001>004-076-081345-
REDWOOD COAST-MENDOCINO COAST-NORTH COAST INTERIOR-
UPPER TRINITY RIVER-MENDOCINO INTERIOR-
301 AM PST SAT JAN 7 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.