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Gale Warning 6, NWS Eureka, CA

March 17, 2014

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 17, 2014, 2:21 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 17, 2014, 9:06 AM PDT. It was in force for 39 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
Mar 17, 2014, 2:21 AM PDT (09:21 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 17, 2014, 9:06 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2014, 12:00 AM PDT
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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

716 
WHUS76 KEKA 170921
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
221 AM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

PZZ470-171730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-140317T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0005.140317T2200Z-140319T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0006.140317T2200Z-140319T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
221 AM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...N INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT TODAY. FREQUENT GALE
  FORCE GUSTS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
  EVENING.

* WAVES...BUILDING SHORT PERIOD NW TO N WAVES WILL MIX WITH A
  CONTINUING WESTERLY SWELL.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-171730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-140317T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0005.140317T2200Z-140319T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0006.140317T2200Z-140319T0400Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
221 AM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...N INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT TODAY. FREQUENT GUSTS TO
  GALE FORCE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...BUILDING SHORT PERIOD NW TO N WAVES WILL MIX WITH A
  CONTINUING WESTERLY SWELL.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-171730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
221 AM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...N INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT TODAY. GUSTS TO 30 KT
  POSSIBLE TODAY AND TONIGHT.

* WAVES...BUILDING SHORT PERIOD NW TO N WAVES WILL MIX WITH A
  CONTINUING WESTERLY SWELL.

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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9 follow-up statements
869 
WHUS76 KEKA 171606
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
906 AM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

PZZ470-475-180015-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-140317T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.140317T1606Z-140319T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
906 AM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...N INCREASING TO 30 TO 35 KT TODAY WITH GUSTS TO 45 KT
  THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE TODAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 14 TO 19 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-180015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
906 AM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TUESDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 40 KT POSSIBLE TODAY
  AND TONIGHT.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE TODAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 10 TO 15 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-180015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
906 AM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TUESDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 40 KT POSSIBLE TODAY
  AND TONIGHT.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE TODAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 12 TO 17 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON TUESDAY.

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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231 
WHUS76 KEKA 172013
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
113 PM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

PZZ475-180415-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0001.140317T2013Z-140318T1600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
113 PM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...N 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS TO 50 KT THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY
  MORNING. PEAK WINDS WILL BE AROUND AND DOWN WIND OF CAPE
  MENDOCINO.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 16 TO 22 FT
  RANGE. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-180400-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140318T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
113 PM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE THROUGH THIS EVENING WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 13 TO 18 FT
  RANGE. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-180415-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
113 PM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TUESDAY...

* WINDS...N 30 TO 35 KT TODAY WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 50 KT THROUGH
  TUESDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE THROUGH TUESDAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 13 TO 18 FT RANGE.
  SEAS WILL SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$


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171 
WHUS76 KEKA 180359
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
859 PM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

PZZ450-455-181000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140318T1000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
859 PM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT EXCEPT LOCAL GUSTS TO
  45 KT NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO. WINDS WILL SLOWLY EASE TUESDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE 
  SEA STATE THROUGH THIS EVENING WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 13 TO 15 FT 
  RANGE. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-181200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
859 PM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...N 25 TO 35 KT WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 45 KT THROUGH TUESDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE THROUGH TUESDAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 14 TO 17 FT RANGE.
  SEAS WILL SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-140318T1600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
859 PM PDT MON MAR 17 2014

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...N 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 50 KT THROUGH EARLY 
  TUESDAY MORNING. PEAK WINDS WILL BE AROUND AND DOWN WIND OF 
  CAPE MENDOCINO. 

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 16 TO 20 FT
  RANGE. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$


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286 
WHUS76 KEKA 180915
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
215 AM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

PZZ450-455-181715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140318T1900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
215 AM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. 

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT EXCEPT LOCAL GUSTS 
  TO 45 KT NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO. WINDS WILL SLOWLY EASE THIS 
  MORNING. 

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 13 TO 15 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-181715-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
215 AM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...N 25 TO 35 KT WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 45 KT TODAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE TODAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 14 TO 17 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-140318T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0006.140320T0600Z-140321T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
215 AM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON. A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING. 

* WINDS...N 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 50 KT THROUGH EARLY 
  THIS MORNING. PEAK WINDS WILL BE AROUND AND DOWN WIND OF 
  CAPE MENDOCINO. 

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE EARLY TODAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 16 TO 20 FT RANGE.
  SEAS WILL SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY LATER TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

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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724 
WHUS76 KEKA 181556
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
856 AM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

PZZ475-190000-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-140318T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0006.140320T0600Z-140321T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
856 AM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT
FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...N 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT THROUGH MUCH OF THE
  DAY. PEAK WINDS WILL BE AROUND AND DOWN WIND OF CAPE MENDOCINO.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE TODAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 13 TO 18 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY LATER TODAY.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-181900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140318T1900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
856 AM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY...

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT WITH HIGHEST WINDS
  AROUND MAJOR POINTS AND CAPES. WINDS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE
  COAST WILL BE NW TO N 15 TO 25 KT WITH LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS.
  WINDS WILL SLOWLY THROUGH THE DAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 9 TO 14 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
856 AM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...N 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT TODAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE TODAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 12 TO 17 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY ON WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$


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954 
WHUS76 KEKA 181908
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
1208 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

PZZ450-455-190315-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140318T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.140318T1908Z-140319T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
1208 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT EXCEPT 10 TO 20 KT ALONG COASTAL
  MENDOCINO. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO EASE OVERNIGHT BEFORE
  INCREASING AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE TODAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 9 TO 12 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-190315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0006.140320T0600Z-140321T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
1208 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...N 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT THROUGH MUCH OF THE
  DAY. PEAK WINDS WILL BE AROUND AND DOWN WIND OF CAPE MENDOCINO.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE TODAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 12 TO 16 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY TODAY.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0400Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
1208 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...N 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT THROUGH TONIGHT.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL DOMINATE THE
  SEA STATE TODAY WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 10 TO 15 FT RANGE. SEAS WILL
  CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$


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296 
WHUS76 KEKA 182136
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
236 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

PZZ470-190545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.A.0006.140320T0600Z-140322T0000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
236 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS...N 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT THROUGH THE EVENING
  HOURS. WINDS WILL EASE SLIGHTLY WEDNESDAY THEN INCREASE AGAIN TO
  GALE FORCE WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY. GALE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
  CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD NORTHERLY WAVES WILL
  DOMINATE THE SEA STATE THROUGH TONIGHT WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 11 TO
  15 FT RANGE. NORTHERLY WAVES WILL BUILD AGAIN THURSDAY IN
  RESPONSE TO GALE FORCE WINDS.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-190545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0700Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0006.140320T0600Z-140322T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
236 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...N 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT THROUGH THE EVENING
  HOURS. PEAK WINDS WILL BE AROUND AND DOWN WIND OF CAPE
  MENDOCINO. WINDS WILL EASE SLIGHTLY WEDNESDAY THEN INCREASE
  AGAIN TO GALE FORCE WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY. GALE WINDS ARE
  EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD NORTHERLY WAVES WILL
  DOMINATE THE SEA STATE THROUGH TONIGHT WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 11 TO
  15 FT RANGE. NORTHERLY WAVES WILL BUILD AGAIN THURSDAY IN
  RESPONSE TO GALE FORCE WINDS.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-190545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-140322T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0001.140320T1800Z-140321T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
236 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A HAZARDOUS
SEAS WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT EXCEPT 10 TO 20 KT ALONG COASTAL
  MENDOCINO. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO EASE OVERNIGHT BEFORE
  INCREASING AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD NORTHWESTERLY WAVES WILL
  DOMINATE THE SEA STATE TONIGHT WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 8 TO 11 FT
  RANGE. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BOUNCE AROUND THE 10 FOOT RANGE ON
  WEDNESDAY THEN BUILD AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT AS WINDS FARTHER
  OFFSHORE INCREASE. SEAS MAY BUILD TO AS HIGH AS 15 FT THURSDAY
  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 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.

&&

$$


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149 
WHUS76 KEKA 190347
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
847 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

PZZ470-475-191200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0006.140320T0600Z-140322T0000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
847 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...N 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT THROUGH THE EVENING
  HOURS. WINDS WILL EASE SLIGHTLY WEDNESDAY THEN INCREASE AGAIN TO
  GALE FORCE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY. GALE WINDS ARE
  EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD NORTHERLY WAVES WILL 
  DOMINATE THE SEA STATE THROUGH TONIGHT WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 10 
  TO 14 FT RANGE. NORTHERLY WAVES WILL BUILD AGAIN THURSDAY IN 
  RESPONSE TO GALE FORCE WINDS. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-191200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-140322T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0001.140320T1800Z-140321T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
847 PM PDT TUE MAR 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY.
A HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT EXCEPT 10 TO 20 KT ALONG COASTAL
  MENDOCINO. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO EASE OVERNIGHT BEFORE
  INCREASING AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY.

* WAVES...STEEP WIND DRIVEN SHORT PERIOD NORTHWESTERLY WAVES WILL
  DOMINATE THE SEA STATE TONIGHT WITH HEIGHTS IN THE 8 TO 11 FT
  RANGE. SEAS WILL REMAIN AROUND 10 FEET ON WEDNESDAY THEN BUILD
  AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT AS WINDS FARTHER OFFSHORE INCREASE. SEAS
  MAY BUILD TO AS HIGH AS 15 FT THURSDAY 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 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.

&&

$$


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454 
WHUS76 KEKA 190703
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
1203 AM PDT WED MAR 19 2014

PZZ470-475-191515-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-140319T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-140320T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0006.140320T0600Z-140322T0000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
1203 AM PDT WED MAR 19 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN
EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...EASING SLIGHTLY TODAY THEN INCREASING TO GALE FORCE
  TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY. GALE FORCE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
  CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY.

* WAVES...NORTHERLY WAVES WILL BUILD THURSDAY IN RESPONSE TO GALE
  FORCE WINDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-191515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-140322T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0001.140320T1800Z-140321T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
1203 AM PDT WED MAR 19 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY.
A HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...N 15 TO 25 KT EXCEPT 10 TO 20 KT ALONG COASTAL
  MENDOCINO.

* WAVES...AROUND 10 FEET TODAY THEN BUILDING TONIGHT AS OFFSHORE
  WINDS INCREASE. SEAS MAY BUILD UP TO 15 FT THURSDAY 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 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.

&&

$$


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