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Small Craft Advisory 191, NWS Eureka, CA

November 13, 2015

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Nov 13, 2015, 9:02 AM PST. It took effect at Nov 13, 2015, 3:00 PM PST. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 13, 2015, 9:02 AM PST (17:02 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 13, 2015, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 14, 2015, 3:00 PM PST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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

436 
WHUS76 KEKA 131702
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
902 AM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

PZZ470-140115-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151117T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0191.151113T2300Z-151117T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
902 AM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

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

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

* WAVES/SEAS...NORTHWEST 9 TO 11 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS BUILDING 
  TO 14 TO 15 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS TONIGHT. SEAS WILL REMAIN 
  ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-140115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.151113T2300Z-151116T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
902 AM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

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

* WAVES/SEAS...NORTHWEST 8 TO 9 FT AROUND 14 SECONDS BUILDING TO 
  11 TO 14 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS TONIGHT. SEAS WILL REMAIN 
  ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-140115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.151113T2300Z-151116T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
902 AM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT.

* WAVES/SEAS...NORTHWEST 9 TO 10 FT AROUND 14 SECONDS BUILDING 
  TO 14 TO 15 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS TONIGHT. SEAS WILL REMAIN 
  ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. 

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.
OR A LONG PERIOD SWELL 10 FT OR HIGHER. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
830 
WHUS76 KEKA 132313
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
313 PM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

PZZ450-140715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151114T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151114T2300Z-151115T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
313 PM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...BECOMING S 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 35 KT SATURDAY
  AFTERNOON. HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRONTAL
  PASSAGE SATURDAY NIGHT. WINDS WILL BECOME N 10 TO 20 KT ON
  SUNDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING 13 TO 15 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS TONIGHT.
  SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-140715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-151114T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151114T2300Z-151115T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
313 PM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...BECOMING S 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 40 KT SATURDAY
  AFTERNOON. HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRONTAL
  PASSAGE SATURDAY NIGHT. WINDS WILL BECOME NW 15 TO 25 KT ON
  SUNDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING 15 TO 16 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS TONIGHT. SEAS
  WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-140715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151115T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151115T0500Z-151116T0500Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
313 PM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...BECOMING S 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 45 KT SATURDAY
  AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
  FRONTAL PASSAGE SATURDAY NIGHT. WINDS WILL BECOME NW 15 TO 25 KT
  LATE SUNDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING 15 TO 16 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS TONIGHT. SEAS
  WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.


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.
OR A LONG PERIOD SWELL 10 FT OR HIGHER. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-140715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151116T1700Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
313 PM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WINDS...BECOMING SW 15 TO 20 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 35 KT
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WAVES/SEAS...NORTHWEST 12 TO 15 FT AT 15 SECONDS TONIGHT. SEAS
  WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.

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.

&&

$$
055 
WHUS76 KEKA 140423
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
823 PM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

PZZ450-141230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151114T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151114T2300Z-151115T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
823 PM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS...BECOMING S 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 35 KT 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON. HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE 
  FRONTAL PASSAGE SATURDAY NIGHT. WINDS WILL BECOME N 10 TO 20 
  KT ON SUNDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING 13 TO 15 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS TONIGHT. 
  SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-141230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-151114T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151114T2300Z-151115T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
823 PM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS...BECOMING S 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 40 KT 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON. HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE 
  FRONTAL PASSAGE SATURDAY NIGHT. WINDS WILL BECOME NW 15 TO 25 
  KT ON SUNDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING 15 TO 16 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS TONIGHT. 
  SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-141230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151115T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151115T0500Z-151116T0500Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
823 PM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS...BECOMING S 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 45 KT 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE ASSOCIATED 
  WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE SATURDAY NIGHT. WINDS WILL BECOME NW 
  15 TO 25 KT LATE SUNDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...BECOMING 15 TO 16 FT AROUND 16 SECONDS TONIGHT. 
  SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. 

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.
OR A LONG PERIOD SWELL 10 FT OR HIGHER. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-141230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151116T1700Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
823 PM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WINDS...BECOMING SW 15 TO 20 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 35 KT 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NORTHWEST 12 TO 15 FT AT 15 SECONDS TONIGHT. SEAS 
  WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. 

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.

&&

$$
989 
WHUS76 KEKA 141100
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
300 AM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

PZZ450-141900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151114T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151114T2300Z-151115T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
300 AM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...S 5 TO 15 KT INCREASING TO SW 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 35 KT TONIGHT. HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
  FRONTAL PASSAGE TONIGHT. WINDS NW 10 TO 20 KT ON SUNDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...NW 14 TO 17 FT AROUND 14 SECONDS THROUGH SUNDAY.
  SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-141900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-151114T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151114T2300Z-151115T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
300 AM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...S 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT INCREASING TO W 20
  TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT TONIGHT. HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE
  ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE TONIGHT. WINDS WILL BECOME
  NW 15 TO 25 KT SUNDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...NW 15 TO 18 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS THROUGH SUNDAY.
  SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-141900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151115T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151115T0500Z-151116T0500Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
300 AM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...S 15 TO 25 KT INCREASING TO W 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 40 KT TONIGHT. HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
  FRONTAL PASSAGE TONIGHT. WINDS WILL BECOME NW 20 TO 25 KT
  SUNDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...NW 15 TO 18 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS. SEAS WILL REMAIN
  ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.

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.
OR A LONG PERIOD SWELL 10 FT OR HIGHER. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-141900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151118T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
300 AM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

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

* WINDS...S 5 TO 15 KT BECOMING SW 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 30 KT THEN NW 15 TO 20 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 30 KT
  SUNDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NORTHWEST 13 TO 17 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS THROUGH
  SUNDAY. SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT
  WEEK.

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.

&&

$$
501 
WHUS76 KEKA 141719
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
919 AM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

...APPROACHING COLD FRONT THIS AFTERNOON WILL BRING GALES TO THE
COASTAL WATERS WITH OCCASIONAL STORM FORCE GUSTS TO THE NORTHERN
WATERS TONIGHT...

PZZ450-150130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151114T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151114T2300Z-151115T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
919 AM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...S 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 35 KT THIS AFTERNOON.
  GUSTS AROUND 40 KT POSSIBLE WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE TONIGHT.
  WINDS WILL DECREASE LATE SUNDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...NW 15 TO 18 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS THROUGH SUNDAY.
  SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-150130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-151114T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151114T2300Z-151115T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
919 AM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...S 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 40 KT THIS AFTERNOON.
  STORM FORCE GUSTS NEAR 50 KT POSSIBLE WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE
  TONIGHT. WINDS WILL DECREASE AGAIN LATE SUNDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NW 16 TO 20 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS THROUGH SUNDAY.
  SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-150130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151115T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151115T0500Z-151116T0500Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
919 AM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...S 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 35 KT THIS AFTERNOON.
  GUSTS AROUND 45 KT POSSIBLE WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE TONIGHT.
  WINDS WILL DECREASE AGAIN LATE SUNDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...NW 16 TO 20 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS. SEAS WILL REMAIN
  ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.

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.
OR A LONG PERIOD SWELL 10 FT OR HIGHER. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-150130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151118T1200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
919 AM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

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

* WINDS...S 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON.
  OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 40 KT POSSIBLE WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE
  TONIGHT. WINDS WILL DECREASE LATE SUNDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NORTHWEST 13 TO 17 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS THROUGH 
  SUNDAY. SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT 
  WEEK. 

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.

&&

$$
723 
WHUS76 KEKA 142308
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
308 PM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

PZZ470-150715-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-151114T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151115T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0002.151115T0500Z-151115T1600Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
308 PM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...S 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 45 KT TONIGHT. STORM
  FORCE GUSTS NEAR 50 KT POSSIBLE WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE
  TONIGHT. WINDS WILL QUICKLY VEER TO THE NORTH EARLY SUNDAY
  MORNING AND DECREASE LATE SUNDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...NW 16 TO 20 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS THROUGH SUNDAY. 
  SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. 

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-150715-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151114T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151115T1600Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
308 PM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS...BECOMING S 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 35 KT TONIGHT.
  OCCASIONAL GUSTS NEAR 45 KT POSSIBLE WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE
  TONIGHT. WINDS WILL QUICKLY VEER TO THE NORTH EARLY SUNDAY
  MORNING AND DECREASE LATE SUNDAY.


* WAVES/SEAS...NW 15 TO 18 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS THROUGH SUNDAY. 
  SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-150715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151115T0500Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151115T0500Z-151116T0500Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
308 PM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM PST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...BECOMING S 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT.
  OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 40 KT POSSIBLE WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE
  TONIGHT. WINDS WILL QUICKLY VEER TO THE NORTH EARLY SUNDAY
  MORNING AND DECREASE LATE SUNDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...NORTHWEST 13 TO 18 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS THROUGH 
  SUNDAY. SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT 
  WEEK. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-150715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-151115T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.151115T0500Z-151116T0500Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
308 PM PST SAT NOV 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...BECOMING S 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT TONIGHT.
  WINDS WILL QUICKLY VEER TO THE NORTH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AND
  DECREASE LATE SUNDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...NW 16 TO 20 FT AROUND 15 SECONDS. SEAS WILL 
  REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. 

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.
OR A LONG PERIOD SWELL 10 FT OR HIGHER. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Nov 13, 4:11 AM PST, 4 hours 51 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 13, 4:11 AM PST, 4 hours 51 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
411 AM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

.SYNOPSIS...HIGH PRESSURE WILL MAINTAIN DRY WEATHER ACROSS THE
REGION THROUGH TONIGHT. A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS NORTHWEST
CALIFORNIA SATURDAY NIGHT BRINGING A PERIOD OF MODERATE TO HEAVY
RAIN. COOLER AIR AND A CHANCE OF SHOWERS WILL FOLLOW ON SUNDAY.

&&

.DISCUSSION...DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT
AS ZONAL FLOW BECOMES MORE MERIDIONAL WITH RIDGING BUILDING OVER THE
CENTRAL UNITED STATES. THIS WILL ALLOW AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE TO
APPROACH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST DEEPENING TO AROUND 995 MB SATURDAY
AFTERNOON AND THEN MOVE ONTO THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST SATURDAY
EVENING/NIGHT. THE LOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SUBSTANTIAL 150 KT
UPPER LEVEL JET...DEEPENING AND SHARPENING THE UPPER TROUGH AS IT
MOVES OVERHEAD. IN FACT...THE TROUGH WILL ATTEMPT TO TAKE ON A
NEGATIVE TILT AS IT APPROACHES THE COAST. ALL OF THIS ENERGY WILL
ALLOW FOR A RATHER STRONG COLD FRONT TO DEVELOP AND PLOW THROUGH
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA SATURDAY NIGHT. ALL MODEL GUIDANCE IS NOW
CONSISTENT WITH THE FRONT BRINGING A BAND OF RAIN AND GUSTY SOUTH
WINDS TO THE REGION SATURDAY EVENING/NIGHT. DEPENDING ON YOUR MODEL
OF CHOICE...THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR WIND ADVISORY GUSTS ALONG THE
IMMEDIATE COAST AND ON NEAR COAST RIDGES IN HUMBOLDT AND DEL NORTE
COUNTIES IN ADVANCE OF THE FRONT. ADDITIONALLY...A STRONG POST
FRONTAL PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL ALSO BE PRESENT WITH STRONG NORTHWEST
WINDS JUST OFF THE SURFACE AT 2000 FEET. THE NAM AND GFS INDICATE
NEARLY 40 KT OF WIND AT 900 MB AT THE SAME TIME AS SHOWERS MOVE ONTO
THE COAST EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. AS TEMPERATURES FALL ALOFT BEHIND THE
FRONT...MIXING WILL INCREASE...AND POST FRONTAL SHOWERS WILL HAVE
THE POTENTIAL TO MIX THESE STRONGER WINDS TO THE SURFACE. THIS MAY
BE SIMILAR TO AN EVENT LAST WINTER WHEN OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO WIND
ADVISORY CRITERIA CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTER THE FRONTAL
PASSAGE AS SHOWERS MIXED WINDS TO THE SURFACE. EVEN IF WINDS DO NOT
QUITE REACH ADVISORY CRITERIA...A BREEZY/GUSTY PERIOD IS LIKELY IN
STORE SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

THE FRONT WILL BE MOVING VERY RAPIDLY SATURDAY NIGHT RESULTING IN
LIMITED TOTAL RAINFALL POTENTIAL...BUT PRECIPITATION WILL BE BRIEFLY
HEAVY. MOST AREAS OF NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA WILL RECEIVE 0.50-1.00
INCH OF RAINFALL THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. SHOWER ACTIVITY WILL BECOME
LESS NUMEROUS THROUGH THE DAY...THOUGH INSTABILITY WILL INCREASE AND
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY NEAR THE COAST.
WITH VERY COOL AIR ALOFT SMALL HAIL WILL BE POSSIBLE IN THE STRONGER
SHOWERS/STORMS. ADDITIONALLY...SNOW LEVELS WILL DROP TO 3-4K FEET
LATE SUNDAY ALLOWING FOR SOME LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS IN THE
MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

THE TROUGH WILL MOVE INLAND SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. NORTHWESTERLY TO
WESTERLY FLOW WILL LIKELY ALLOW FOR SOME SHOWER ACTIVITY TO PERSIST
NORTH OF CAPE MENDOCINO THROUGH MONDAY. MODELS HAVE BEEN
INCONSISTENT BEYOND MONDAY...WITH SOME INDICATING THE POTENTIAL FOR
LIGHT RAIN TO PERSIST OVER NORTHERN AREAS INTO MID WEEK...WHILE THE
GFS IS NOW PREDICTING DRY CONDITIONS DEVELOPING TUESDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY. CONSIDERING THE UNCERTAINTIES...OPTED TO ONLY DECREASE
POPS SLIGHTLY DURING THIS PERIOD. THERE IS A HIGH PROBABILITY THAT
AT LEAST A DAY OR TWO OF DRY WEATHER WILL OCCUR AROUND MID NEXT
WEEK...SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT A 30 PERCENT OF RAIN
MEANS A 70 PERCENT CHANCE THAT IT WILL NOT RAIN.

.COASTAL HAZARDS...A LARGE SWELL WILL IMPACT THE NORTHWEST
CALIFORNIA COAST TONIGHT. LONG PERIOD FORERUNNERS WILL REACH THE
COAST THIS AFTERNOON BRINGING A MODERATE RISK OF SNEAKER WAVES AS
THE SURF BUILDS RAPIDLY TO AROUND 20 FEET TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY
MORNING. HIGH SURF ADVISORY CRITERIA FOR THE NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA
COAST IS 22 FEET...AND DEPENDING ON SEA HEIGHT TRENDS OFFSHORE...MAY
BE REQUIRED IF MODEL GUIDANCE IS DETERMINED TO BE UNDERDONE. FOR NOW
THE LARGE SURF AND SNEAKER WAVE DANGER WILL CONTINUE TO BE
HIGHLIGHTED IN THE HWO AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA. BEACH GOERS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO BE VERY CAUTIOUS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
WEEKEND.

&&

.AVIATION...VFR CONDITIONS AND LIGHT WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT KCEC
AND KACV THROUGH THIS EVENING. CLOUDINESS WILL INCREASE THIS
EVENING AND OVERNIGHT AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE AREA. VFR
CONDITIONS AND LIGHT WINDS TO CALM CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE AT
KUKI THROUGH TONIGHT.

&&

.MARINE...A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF THE ALASKA COAST
GENERATED SWELLS WHICH WILL IMPACT THE WATERS THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
THEREFORE SEAS WILL INCREASE TODAY. A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL
DEVELOP OFF THE OREGON COAST SATURDAY. AN ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT
WILL MOVE THROUGH THE WATERS SATURDAY NIGHT. ANOTHER COLD FRONT
WILL MOVE THROUGH THE REGION WEDNESDAY. WINDS WILL INCREASE
THIS WEEKEND WITH THE GREATER INCREASE ACROSS THE OUTER WATERS.
THESE SERIES OF COLD FRONTS AND LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS WILL MAINTAIN
ELEVATED SEAS BEGINNING ACROSS THE NORTHERN OUTER WATERS THIS
MORNING THEN BEGINNING ACROSS THE SOUTHERN OUTER WATERS AND
NEAR SHORE WATERS THIS AFTERNOON. THE ELEVATED SEAS WILL PERSIST
ACROSS THE WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. THEREFORE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORIES WILL BEGIN ACROSS THE NORTHERN OUTER WATERS LATER
THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY PRIMARILY DUE TO ELEVATED
SEAS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL BE IN EFFECT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN
OUTER WATERS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON PRIMARILY DUE
TO ELEVATED SEAS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL BE IN EFFECT ACROSS
THE NEAR SHORE WATERS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING PRIMARILY
DUE TO ELEVATED SEAS.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     FROST ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING FOR CAZ076.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PST MONDAY
     FOR PZZ450-455.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY
     FOR PZZ470.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PST MONDAY
     FOR PZZ475.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 13, 8:17 AM PST, 45 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
817 AM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

CAZ001-002-141630-
REDWOOD COAST-MENDOCINO COAST-
817 AM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

A LONG PERIOD SWELL WILL IMPACT NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA BEACHES
THIS AFTERNOON AND RAPIDLY BUILD THROUGH TONIGHT. IMPACTS INCLUDE
A MODERATE RISK OF SNEAKER WAVES TODAY WITH LARGE SURF APPROACHING
22 FEET LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. THOSE VISITING
AREA BEACHES ARE REMINDED TO NEVER TURN THEIR BACK ON THE OCEAN.
STAY OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND STAY FAR BACK FROM THE SURF.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

LARGE SURF BETWEEN 16 AND 22 FEET WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE
WEEKEND. THOSE VISITING AREA BEACHES ARE REMINDED TO NEVER TURN
THEIR BACK ON THE OCEAN. STAY OFF OF ROCKS AND JETTIES AND STAY
FAR BACK FROM THE SURF.

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

CAZ003-004-076-141630-
NORTH COAST INTERIOR-UPPER TRINITY RIVER-MENDOCINO INTERIOR-
817 AM PST FRI NOV 13 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA SATURDAY
NIGHT BRINGING A PERIOD OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN. SNOW LEVELS
ARE EXPECTED TO FALL TO 3500 TO 4500 FEET ON SUNDAY. SCATTERED
RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH MOST OF THE DAY ON
SUNDAY. AN INCH OR TWO OF SNOW ACCUMULATION WILL BE POSSIBLE.

.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
Nov 12, 11:30 PM PSTFrost AdvisoryEKA9 hr
Nov 13, 2:38 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA42 hr
Nov 13, 3:13 PM PSTGale WarningEKA54 hr
Nov 13, 3:41 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryEKA20 hr

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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.