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Gale Watch 1, NWS Eureka, CA

February 13, 2013

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Feb 13, 2013, 2:44 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2013, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 13, 2013, 2:44 PM PST (22:44 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2013, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 16, 2013, 2:15 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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

607 
WHUS76 KEKA 132244
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
244 PM PST WED FEB 13 2013

PZZ470-475-140645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0001.130217T1600Z-130218T0600Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
244 PM PST WED FEB 13 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. A
HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS HAZARDOUS SEAS
WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT WILL RISE TO 20 TO 30 KT OVERNIGHT... 
  THEN BEGIN TO EASE LATE THU. 

* SEAS...8 TO 10 FT WILL BUILD TO 10 TO 12 FT OVERNIGHT BEFORE 
  SUBSIDING LATE 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.

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 HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF HAZARDOUS SEAS
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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-140645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T0500Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
244 PM PST WED FEB 13 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THURSDAY.

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT WILL EASE OVERNIGHT INTO THU.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FT WILL SUBSIDE LATE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-140645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130214T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
244 PM PST WED FEB 13 2013

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

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

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT WILL EASE OVERNIGHT INTO THU.

* SEAS...8 TO 10 FT WILL SUBSIDE LATE 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.

&&

$$


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10 follow-up statements
859 
WHUS76 KEKA 140504
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
904 PM PST WED FEB 13 2013

PZZ470-475-141315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.A.0001.130217T1600Z-130218T0600Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
904 PM PST WED FEB 13 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT WILL RISE TO 20 TO 30 KT OVERNIGHT... THEN
  BEGIN TO EASE LATE THU. STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL RETURN
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON PEAKING ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...8 TO 10 FT WILL BUILD TO 10 TO 12 FT OVERNIGHT BEFORE
  SUBSIDING LATE 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-141315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T0500Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
904 PM PST WED FEB 13 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THURSDAY.

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT WILL EASE OVERNIGHT INTO THU.

* SEAS...STEEP SHORT PERIOD SEAS OF 7 TO 10 FT WILL SUBSIDE LATE
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-141315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130214T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
904 PM PST WED FEB 13 2013

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

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

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT WILL EASE OVERNIGHT INTO THU.

* SEAS...STEEP SHORT PERIOD SEAS OF 8 TO 10 FT WILL SUBSIDE LATE
  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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/EUREKA
814 
WHUS76 KEKA 141036
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
236 AM PST THU FEB 14 2013

PZZ470-141845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
236 AM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING. 

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WILL EASE EARLY FRI. STRONG NORTHERLY
  WINDS WILL RETURN SATURDAY AFTERNOON PEAKING ON SUNDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...10 TO 12 FT WILL PEAK AROUND 12 TO 14 FT THIS
  EVENING...THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDE FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-141845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
236 AM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WILL EASE OVERNIGHT. STRONG NORTHERLY
  WINDS WILL RETURN SATURDAY AFTERNOON PEAKING ON SUNDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...11 TO 13 FT WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-141845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T0500Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
236 AM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT WILL EASE THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...8 TO 10 FT WILL SUBSIDE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-141845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130214T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
236 AM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT WILL EASE THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...8 TO 10 FT WILL SUBSIDE THIS AFTERNOON.

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
275 
WHUS76 KEKA 141658
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
858 AM PST THU FEB 14 2013

PZZ470-150100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
858 AM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING. 

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WILL EASE EARLY FRI. STRONG NORTHERLY 
  WINDS WILL RETURN SATURDAY AFTERNOON PEAKING ON SUNDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...10 TO 12 FT WILL PEAK AROUND 12 TO 14 FT THIS EVENING...
  THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDE FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-150100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
858 AM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING. 

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WILL EASE OVERNIGHT. STRONG NORTHERLY 
  WINDS WILL RETURN SATURDAY AFTERNOON PEAKING ON SUNDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...11 TO 13 FT WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-150100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T0500Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
858 AM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT WILL EASE THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...8 TO 10 FT WILL SUBSIDE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-142300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130214T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
858 AM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT WILL EASE THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...8 TO 10 FT WILL SUBSIDE THIS AFTERNOON.

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
116 
WHUS76 KEKA 142312
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
312 PM PST THU FEB 14 2013

PZZ455-150015-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130214T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
312 PM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

$$

PZZ470-150715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
312 PM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING. 

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 KT...EASING FRIDAY MORNING. STRONG
  NORTHERLY WINDS WILL RETURN SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY.

* SEAS...10 TO 12 FT...SUBSIDING FRIDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-150715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
312 PM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING. 

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KT...EASING LATE TONIGHT. STRONG
  NORTHERLY WINDS WILL RETURN SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY.

* SEAS...9 TO 11 FT...SUBSIDING FRIDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-150500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T0500Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
312 PM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS TO 25 KT...EASING THIS
  EVENING.

* SEAS...7 TO 9 FT...SUBSIDING 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/EUREKA
159 
WHUS76 KEKA 150455
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
855 PM PST THU FEB 14 2013

PZZ450-150600-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T0500Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
855 PM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

$$

PZZ470-151300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
855 PM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING. 

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 KT...EASING FRIDAY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
  STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL RETURN SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
  SUNDAY.

* SEAS...10 TO 12 FT...SUBSIDING FRIDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-151300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
855 PM PST THU FEB 14 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING. 

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KT...EASING LATE TONIGHT. STRONG 
  NORTHERLY WINDS WILL RETURN SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY. 

* SEAS...9 TO 11 FT...SUBSIDING FRIDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$


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282 
WHUS76 KEKA 151026
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
226 AM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

PZZ470-151830-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
226 AM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY
MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS...LIGHT WINDS WILL BECOME NORTHERLY AND RISE SATURDAY
  AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY.

* SEAS...SHORT PERIOD SEAS WILL BUILD QUICKLY AS WINDS INCREASE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-151830-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-130215T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
226 AM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY
MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS...LIGHT WINDS WILL BECOME NORTHERLY AND RISE SATURDAY
  AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY.

* SEAS...SHORT PERIOD SEAS WILL BUILD QUICKLY AS WINDS INCREASE.

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.

&&

$$


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119 
WHUS76 KEKA 151630
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
830 AM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

PZZ470-475-160030-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
830 AM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING. 

* WINDS...LIGHT WINDS WILL BECOME NORTHERLY AND RISE TO AROUND
  GALE FORCE SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY.

* SEAS...SHORT PERIOD NORTHERLY WAVES WILL BUILD QUICKLY AS WINDS
  INCREASE THIS WEEKEND.

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
644 
WHUS76 KEKA 152233
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
233 PM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

PZZ470-160645-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.130216T1700Z-130218T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
233 PM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PST
MONDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
  EXPECT GUSTS TO NEAR GALE FORCE.

* SEAS...SHORT PERIOD NORTHERLY WAVES WILL BUILD QUICKLY THIS
  WEEKEND.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-160645-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.130216T1700Z-130217T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
233 PM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM PST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM PST
SUNDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS...LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
  EXPECT GUSTS TO NEAR GALE FORCE.

* SEAS...SHORT PERIOD NORTHERLY WAVES WILL BUILD QUICKLY THIS
  WEEKEND.

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
753 
WHUS76 KEKA 160449
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
849 PM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

PZZ475-161300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.130216T1700Z-130217T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
849 PM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO
6 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO
6 AM PST SUNDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY
MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS...LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
  EXPECT GUSTS TO GALE FORCE MAINLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...SHORT PERIOD NORTHERLY WAVES WILL BUILD QUICKLY THIS 
  WEEKEND. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-161300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.130216T1700Z-130218T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
849 PM PST FRI FEB 15 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO
9 AM PST MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO
9 AM PST MONDAY. 

* WINDS...LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 
  EXPECT GUSTS TO NEAR GALE FORCE. 

* SEAS...SHORT PERIOD NORTHERLY WAVES WILL BUILD QUICKLY THIS 
  WEEKEND. 

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
792 
WHUS76 KEKA 161015
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
215 AM PST SAT FEB 16 2013

PZZ475-161815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.130216T1700Z-130217T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0001.130217T1400Z-130218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0002.130217T1000Z-130217T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
215 AM PST SAT FEB 16 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM PST SUNDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM PST SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...N RISING TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON. GUSTS TO GALE
  FORCE DEVELOPING OVERNIGHT. 

* SEAS...WIND DRIVEN SEAS WILL BUILD QUICKLY TO AROUND 10 FT AT 7
  TO 8 SECONDS BY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-161815-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.130216T2300Z-130218T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
215 AM PST SAT FEB 16 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM PST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM
PST MONDAY. 

* WINDS...LIGHT AND VARIABLE EARLY THIS MORNING WILL BECOME
  NORTHERLY AND RISE TO 10 TO 20 KT LATE THIS MORNING. 

* SEAS...SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL BUILD TO 9 TO 12 FT BY THIS
  EVENING. 


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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.130216T1700Z-130218T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
215 AM PST SAT FEB 16 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM PST MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM PST MONDAY. 

* WINDS...N RISING TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON. A FEW GUSTS TO
  GALE FORCE ACROSS SOUTHERN PORTIONS OVERNIGHT.

* SEAS...WIND DRIVEN SEAS WILL BUILD QUICKLY TO 8 TO 10 FT AT 7
  TO 8 SECONDS BY 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.

&&

$$


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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 Feb 13, 3:58 AM PST, 10 hours 46 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 13, 3:58 AM PST, 10 hours 46 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
358 AM PST WED FEB 13 2013

.SYNOPSIS...
A STRONG AND PERSISTENT RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE WILL KEEP NORTHWEST
CALIFORNIA DRY THROUGH AT LEAST SATURDAY MORNING. WHILE MORNING
CLOUDS ALONG THE NORTH COAST WILL GIVE WAY TO SUNSHINE THERE WILL
STILL BE A COOL BREEZE THIS AFTERNOON. INTERIOR AREAS WILL STAY
SUNNY OUTSIDE OF AREAS OF VALLEY FOG. OFFSHORE FLOW WILL BRING
WARMER CONDITIONS TO THE COAST LATER THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
STRATUS IS MUCH MORE WELL-ESTABLISHED ALONG THE COAST BETWEEN CAPE
MENDOCINO AND TRINIDAD EARLY THIS MORNING. WITH UPPER RIDGING
BUILDING OVER THE EASTERN PACIFIC SFC HIGH PRESSURE HAS
STRENGTHENED...RESULTING IN AN INCREASED ONSHORE GRADIENT ALONG THE
IMMEDIATE COAST. RUC ANALYSIS SHOWS THE THERMAL TROUGH TO BE A BIT
WEAKER AND ORIENTED FURTHER INLAND...ALLOWING THE NORTHERLY FLOW TO
RETURN TO THE MENDOCINO COAST AND KEEP ANY STRATUS WELL TO THE SOUTH
OR FURTHER OFFSHORE. MEANWHILE ENOUGH OFFSHORE FLOW STILL EXISTS
CLOSER TO THE SFC RIDGE AXIS IN SOUTHERN OREGON TO KEEP CRESCENT
CITY MOSTLY CLEAR. EXPECT THE STRATUS TO ERODE THIS AFTERNOON AS
BOUNDARY LAYER NORTHERLY WINDS INCREASE. EXPECT SIMILAR CONDITIONS
TONIGHT WITH EVEN MORE BOUNDARY LAYER MOISTURE AND A STRONGER
INVERSION AS THE RIDGE PUSHES CLOSER TO THE WEST COAST. UPPER LEVEL
RIDGING WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH EASTWARD TOWARD THE WEST COAST ON
THURSDAY AND THE RIDGE AXIS WILL PASS BY FRIDAY MORNING. THIS WILL
ALLOW HIGH PRESSURE BOTH AT THE SFC AND ALOFT TO BUILD OVER THE
PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND EVENTUALLY THE GREAT BASIN...WHILE THE THERMAL
TROUGH PUSHES WESTWARD OFF THE COAST. INCREASING OFFSHORE FLOW WILL
RESULT LATER THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY WITH CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS
ACCOMPANIED BY ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES. EVEN THE IMMEDIATE COAST
WILL REACH 60 DEGREES WITH 70S ACROSS THE INTERIOR VALLEYS. AAD

.LONG TERM...
BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON ONSHORE FLOW WILL RETURN WITH BOUNDARY LAYER
MOISTURE INCREASING AGAIN AT THE COAST. TEMPERATURES WILL BEGIN TO
COOL WITH INCREASING CLOUD COVER...ALONG WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS. MODELS DO NOT SHOW ANY MEASURABLE RAINFALL SOUTH OF THE
OREGON BORDER AS MOISTURE WILL BE VERY LIMITED. AS SUCH DO NOT
EXPECT MORE THAN A SHOWER OR TWO IN THE LIMITED FORCING ALONG THE
WEAKENING COLD FRONT. MAY NEED TO ADD FOG AND DRIZZLE OVERNIGHT INTO
SUNDAY MORNING WITH THE ONSHORE PUSH OF BOUNDARY LAYER MOISTURE. BY
SUNDAY THE AIRMASS WILL DRY OUT WITH NORTHERLY FLOW RETURNING AS
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS BACK OVER THE EASTERN PACIFIC. A MORE
SIGNIFICANT SYSTEM WILL APPROACH BY MONDAY NIGHT IN THE FORM OF AN
UPPER LEVEL LOW DROPPING SOUTHEASTWARD FROM THE GULF OF ALASKA.
ALTHOUGH MODELS ARE SIMILAR IN THE GENERAL PATTERN NEXT WEEK THERE
ARE SOME SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES WITH RESPECT TO THE DETAILS. HAVE
OPTED TO RAISE POPS TO AROUND DOUBLE CLIMO AS THERE IS HIGH
CONFIDENCE IN A PERIOD OF SHOWERS AND MOUNTAIN SNOW CENTERED AROUND
TUESDAY. THAT SAID PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS AND THE DEGREE OF COLD AIR
WITH THE SYSTEM ARE VERY MUCH UP IN THE AIR.  AAD

&&

.AVIATION...11-4U SAT IMAGERY SHOWS OFFSHORE FLOW RESULTING IN
CLEARING STRATUS N OF TRINIDAD. PATCHY FG N OF TRINIDAD WILL RESULT
IN MVFR VSBYS/IFR CIGS THROUGH 17Z. GREATER ONSHORE COMPONENT S OF
TRINIDAD WILL RESULT IN IFR TO MVFR CIGS AROUND HUMBOLDT BAY AND THE
EEL RIVER VALLEY INTO NRN MENDO COUNTY THROUGH 20Z. VFR CONDITIONS
WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE AFTERNOON THEN DETERIORATE THIS EVENING.
STRATUS/FG WILL IMPACT AREAS AROUND HUMBOLDT BAY AS EARLY AS 14/00Z
WITH IFR CONDITIONS EXPANDING ALONG THE COAST AND INLAND
OVERNIGHT.

&&

.MARINE...BUOY OBS SHOW NLY WINDS REMAINING AROUND 20 KT N OF CAPE
MENDO WITH SEAS AROUND 10 FT. WINDS WILL INCREASE AGAIN THIS
AFTERNOON THEN DECREASE LATE THU. LONG PERIOD WAVE GROUP WILL
CONTINUE TO DECAY THIS MORNING WITH FORERUNNERS FROM ANOTHER WAVE
GROUP BUILDING INTO THE WATERS THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING. A 3RD WAVE
TRAIN WILL ARRIVE LATE FRI/EARLY SAT AND PERSIST THROUGH THE
WEEKEND.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...NONE.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 9 PM PST THURSDAY PZZ450.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY PZZ470.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY
     PZZ455.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY PZZ475.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 13, 4:04 AM PST, 10 hours 40 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
404 AM PST WED FEB 13 2013

CAZ001>004-076-141215-
REDWOOD COAST-MENDOCINO COAST-NORTH COAST INTERIOR-
UPPER TRINITY RIVER-MENDOCINO INTERIOR-
404 AM PST WED FEB 13 2013

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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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Sources

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