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Small Craft Advisory 48, NWS Eureka, CA

April 24, 2016

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 24, 2016, 2:46 AM PDT. It took effect at Apr 24, 2016, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 24, 2016, 2:46 AM PDT (09:46 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 24, 2016, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 26, 2016, 2:00 AM PDT
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

570 
WHUS76 KEKA 240946
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
246 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

PZZ455-241800-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160424T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.160424T1600Z-160426T1600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
246 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM PDT
TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THAT WAS IN EFFECT FOR EARLY
THIS MORNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTH WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH OCCASIONAL
  GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 35 KT TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY.

* WAVES...WESTERLY SWELLS WILL COMBINE WITH NORTHERLY STEEP PERIOD
  SEAS TO RESULT IN COMBINED SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHTS BUILDING TO
  12 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ470-241800-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160424T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.160424T2200Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
246 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
PDT TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THAT WAS IN EFFECT FOR EARLY
THIS MORNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTH WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT WITH OCCASIONAL
  GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 30 KT TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY.

* WAVES...WESTERLY SWELLS WILL COMBINE WITH NORTHERLY STEEP PERIOD
  SEAS TO RESULT IN COMBINED SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHTS BUILDING TO
  11 TO 13 FEET TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-241800-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160424T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.160424T2200Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
246 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
PDT TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THAT WAS IN EFFECT FOR EARLY
THIS MORNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTH WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT WITH OCCASIONAL
  GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 30 KT TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY.

* WAVES...WESTERLY SWELLS WILL COMBINE WITH NORTHERLY STEEP PERIOD
  SEAS TO RESULT IN COMBINED SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHTS BUILDING TO
  10 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ475-241800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160426T1600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
246 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH OCCASIONAL
  GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 35 KT TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY.

* WAVES...WESTERLY SWELLS WILL COMBINE WITH NORTHERLY STEEP PERIOD
  SEAS TO RESULT IN COMBINED SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHTS BUILDING TO
  12 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
673 
WHUS76 KEKA 241606
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
906 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

PZZ475-250015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160426T1600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
906 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTH WEST 15 TO 25 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY.

* WAVES...NORTH WEST 9 TO 10 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO
  11 FEET TONIGHT AND MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ455-250015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T1600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
906 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTH WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP
  TO 35 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY.

* WAVES...NORTH WEST 8 TO 10 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 11
  FT AT 13 SECONDS TONIGHT AND MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ470-250015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.160424T2200Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
906 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTH WEST 15 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 25
  WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY.

* WAVES...WEST 9 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 11 FEET AT 13
  SECONDS TONIGHT.
   

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-250015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.160424T2200Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
906 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT
  WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS AROUND 30 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY.

* WAVES...WEST AROUND 9 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 11 FEET
  AT 13 SECONDS TONIGHT AND MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
710 
WHUS76 KEKA 242130
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
230 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

PZZ475-250530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160426T1600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
230 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTH WEST 15 TO 25 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

* WAVES...NORTH WEST 9 TO 10 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 
  11 FEET TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ455-250530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T1600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
230 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTH WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS 
  UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

* WAVES...NORTH WEST 8 TO 10 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 
  11 FT AT 13 SECONDS TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ470-250530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.160424T2200Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
230 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTH WEST 15 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 
  WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

* WAVES...WEST 9 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 11 FEET AT 
  13 SECONDS TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-250530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.160424T2200Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
230 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 
  KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS AROUND 30 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

* WAVES...WEST AROUND 9 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 11 
  FEET AT 13 SECONDS TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
996 
WHUS76 KEKA 250430
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
930 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

PZZ475-251230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160426T1600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
930 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTH WEST 15 TO 25 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

* WAVES...NORTH WEST 9 TO 10 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 
  11 FEET TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ455-251230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T1600Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
930 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTH WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS 
  UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

* WAVES...NORTH WEST 8 TO 10 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 
  11 FT AT 13 SECONDS TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ470-251230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
930 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTH WEST 15 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 
  WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

* WAVES...WEST 9 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 11 FEET AT 
  13 SECONDS TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-251230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
930 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 
  KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS AROUND 30 KT TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

* WAVES...WEST AROUND 9 FT AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 10 TO 11 
  FEET AT 13 SECONDS TONIGHT AND MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
546 
WHUS76 KEKA 250958
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
258 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

PZZ475-251800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160425T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0031.160425T1600Z-160426T0900Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
258 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT TODAY.

* WAVES...11 TO 13 FEET THROUGH THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-251800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160425T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0031.160425T1600Z-160426T0900Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
258 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT TODAY.

* WAVES...11 TO 13 FEET THROUGH THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-251800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
258 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 35 KT
  THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES...10 TO 12 FEET THROUGH THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-251800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
258 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 35 KT
  THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES...10 TO 12 FEET THROUGH THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
111 
WHUS76 KEKA 251530
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
830 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

PZZ475-252330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-160425T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.160425T1600Z-160426T0900Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
830 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT TODAY. 

* WAVES...10 TO 11 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-252330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160425T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.160425T1600Z-160426T0900Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
830 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT TODAY. 

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 10 TO 11 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-252330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
830 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 30 KT TODAY.

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 10 TO 11 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-252330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
830 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT TODAY.

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 9 TO 11 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
666 
WHUS76 KEKA 252130
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
230 PM PDT MON APR 25 2016

PZZ455-475-260530-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
230 PM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT DIMINISHING TO
  10 TO 20 KT TONIGHT.

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 9 TO 10 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-260530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
230 PM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 9 TO 10 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-260530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
230 PM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 KT.

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 9 TO 10 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
218 
WHUS76 KEKA 260353
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
853 PM PDT MON APR 25 2016

PZZ455-475-260900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
853 PM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT DIMINISHING 
  TO 10 TO 20 KT TONIGHT. 

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 9 TO 10 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-260900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
853 PM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 9 TO 10 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-260900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
853 PM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 KT.

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 9 TO 10 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
870 
WHUS76 KEKA 260911
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
211 AM PDT TUE APR 26 2016

PZZ455-475-261715-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0049.160426T0911Z-160426T2200Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
211 AM PDT TUE APR 26 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT DIMINISHING TO
  10 TO 20 KT THROUGH THE DAY.

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 11 FEET AT 13 SECONDS AND NORTH 8 FEET 7
  SECONDS...DIMINISHING TO NORTHWEST 7 TO 9 FEET 12 SECONDS
  THROUGH THE DAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-261200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-160426T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0049.160426T0911Z-160426T1200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
211 AM PDT TUE APR 26 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 KT.

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 9 TO 10 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR LONG PERIOD SEAS OVER 10 FT ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. 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.

&&

$$

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 Apr 23, 9:47 PM PDT, 4 hours 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 23, 9:47 PM PDT, 4 hours 59 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION... UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
947 PM PDT SAT APR 23 2016

.SYNOPSIS...UNSETTLED AND COOL WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
WEEKEND... WITH PERIODS OF SHOWERS MAINLY NORTH OF CAPE MENDOCINO.
FROST WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY LIKELY SUNDAY NIGHT AND AGAIN
MONDAY NIGHT.

&&

UPDATED FOR AVIATION DISCUSSION

.DISCUSSION...MOSTLY LIGHT PRECIPITATION HAS BEEN OCCURRING
TODAY...MAINLY N OF CAPE MENDOCINO AS EXPECTED. RAINS WILL
INCREASE OVERNIGHT TONIGHT AS A VERY WEAK UPPER RIDGE OVER THE
AREA IS REPLACED BY ANOTHER DIGGING TROF OVER THE W UNITED STATES.
HOWEVER...RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN FAIRLY LIGHT
WITH AROUND ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH OVER DEL NORTE COUNTY...LOCALLY
HIGHER IN FAVORED TERRAIN. SNOW LEVELS WILL DROP BACK DOWN TO 3500
FT LATE ON SUNDAY...BUT PRECIP BY THAT TIME SHOULD BE SHIFTING E
OF THE AREA.

THERE MAY BE ENUF RADIATIONAL COOLING FOR A FEW PATCHES OF FROST
OVER NORMALLY COLDER LOCATIONS OF INTERIOR MENDOCINO COUNTY
TONIGHT. HOWEVER...AREAL EXTENT IS EXPECTED TO BE LOW AND
UNCERTAINTY IS HIGH DUE TO LINGERING CLOUD COVER. CHANCES FOR
FROST WILL INCREASE OVER THE NEXT 2 NIGHTS...WITH THE MOST
WIDESPREAD FROST EXPECTED MONDAY NIGHT. HAVE NOT ISSUED ANY
ADVISORIES AS YET...BUT WILL CONTINUE TO MENTION IN ZONE FORECAST
AND HAZARDOUS WX OUTLOOK. A FEW AREAS OF THE INTERIOR MAY REACH
FREEZING BELOW 3KFT EARLY MONDAY MORNING. AGAIN...AREAL EXTENT AND
UNCERTAINTY PRECLUDE A WATCH...BUT ONE MAY BE ISSUED BY THE NEXT
PACKAGE. AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE
LATEST POINT AND CLICK FORECASTS FOR THEIR AREA.

DRIER WX IS EXPECTED EARLY NEXT WEEK...BUT ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM IS
EXPECTED TO DIG TOWARD S CA LATE IN THE WEEK WITH THE BEST SHOT OF
MORE PRECIP IN OUR AREA ON WEDNESDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL GENERALLY
REMAIN NEAR OR SLIGHTLY BELOW NORMAL THRU THE MIDDLE OF THE COMING
WEEK...WITH WARMER WX EXPECTED LATE IN THE WEEK. /SEC

&&

.AVIATION... (PREVIOUS DISCUSSION) VFR TO MVFR CONDITIONS AND LIGHT
TO MODERATE WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT KCEC, KACV AND KUKI THROUGH
TONIGHT. THE LOWER CONDITIONS WILL BE DUE TO SHOWERS MOVING THROUGH
THE REGION AND/OR PATCHY FOG REDUCING CEILINGS AND/OR VISIBILITIES
AT TIMES.

UPDATED... VFR TO MVFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS MOST OF NORTHWEST
CALIFORNIA TONIGHT AS A TROUGH PASSES OVER THE WESTERN U.S.. PRECIP WILL
LIKELY STAY TO THE NORTH OF CAPE MENDOCINO AND COULD LEAD TO BRIEF PERIODS
OF IFR CONDITIONS AS SHOWERS PASS OVER OR BY THE TERMINALS. SOUTH OF THE
CAPE... VFR CONDITIONS LOOK LIKELY...BUT PERIODS OF BORDERLINE MVFR
CONDITIONS COULD BE POSSIBLE DUE TO LOWER CLOUDS PASSING THROUGH. KAR

&&

.MARINE...THE WINDS AND SEAS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AS A WEAK COLD FRONT
APPROACHES THE REGION. THE WINDS AND SEAS WILL INCREASE SUNDAY NIGHT
AND MONDAY AS A HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE BUILDS ACROSS THE WATERS INCREASING
THE PRESSURE GRADIENT. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL CONTINUE ACROSS ALL
THE WATERS THROUGH THIS EVENING.

&&

.FIRE WX...HIGH FIRE SEASON BEGINS TODAY...WITH FIRE WX FORECASTS
BEING ISSUED TWICE DAILY.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...NONE.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING
      FOR PZZ450-455-470-475.

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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 23, 6:04 AM PDT, 20 hours 42 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
604 AM PDT SAT APR 23 2016

CAZ003-004-076-241315-
NORTH COAST INTERIOR-UPPER TRINITY RIVER-MENDOCINO INTERIOR-
604 AM PDT SAT APR 23 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

PATCHY FROST CAN BE EXPECTED EARLY IN THE WEEK ACROSS MANY
INTERIOR VALLEYS...PARTICULARLY MONDAY AND TUESDAY MORNINGS WHEN
SOME OF THE COLDEST PROTECTED VALLEYS MAY SEE A LIGHT FREEZE.

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

CAZ001-002-241315-
REDWOOD COAST-MENDOCINO COAST-
604 AM PDT SAT APR 23 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

PATCHY FROST WILL BE POSSIBLE EARLY IN THE WEEK IN SOME PROTECTED
COASTAL VALLEYS...PARTICULARLY MONDAY AND TUESDAY MORNINGS.

.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
Apr 24, 3:16 AM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKA30 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.