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Storm Watch 2, NWS Eureka, CA

October 14, 2016

NWS Eureka, CA issued this storm watch at Oct 14, 2016, 12:08 AM PDT. It took effect at Oct 15, 2016, 3:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 14, 2016, 12:08 AM PDT (07:08 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 15, 2016, 3:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 14, 2016, 2:30 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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014 
WHUS76 KEKA 140708
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
1208 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

PZZ450-141515-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161014T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.161014T0708Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1000Z-161016T0000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
1208 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY. A GALE
WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM
LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO GALE FORCE EARLY
  SATURDAY MORNING. 

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS MAY EXCEED 20 FEET ON
  SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-141515-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161014T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.161014T0708Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1600Z-161016T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
1208 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY. A GALE
WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM
SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT DECREASING TO 10
  TO 20 KT OVERNIGHT. WINDS WILL INCREASE AGAIN TO GALE FORCE ON
  SATURDAY.

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS MAY APPROACH 20 FEET NEAR
  CAPE MENDOCINO ON SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-141515-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161014T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.161014T0708Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1000Z-161016T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
1208 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY. A GALE
WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM
LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO GALE FORCE EARLY
  SATURDAY MORNING. 

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS MAY EXCEED 20 FEET ON
  SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-141515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161014T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.161014T1000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.A.0002.161015T1000Z-161015T2200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
1208 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY. A STORM WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS STORM
WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO POTENTIALLY STORM
  FORCE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 18 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS WILL LIKELY EXCEED 20 FEET
  ON SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING MEANS HAZARDOUS SEA CONDITIONS ARE
IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN
PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER UNTIL WAVES SUBSIDE.  COMMERCIAL VESSELS
SHOULD PREPARE FOR ROUGH SEAS AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR
TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL HAZARDOUS SEAS SUBSIDE.

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
459 
WHUS76 KEKA 141002
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
302 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

PZZ470-141815-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0023.000000T0000Z-161014T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0002.161015T1000Z-161015T2200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO POTENTIALLY STORM 
  FORCE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. 

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 18 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND 
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS WILL LIKELY EXCEED 20 FEET 
  ON SATURDAY. 

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-141815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1000Z-161016T0000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO GALE FORCE EARLY 
  SATURDAY MORNING. 

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND 
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS MAY EXCEED 20 FEET ON 
  SATURDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-141815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1600Z-161016T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO GALE FORCE ON
  SATURDAY.

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND 
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS MAY APPROACH 20 FEET NEAR 
  CAPE MENDOCINO ON SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-141815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1000Z-161016T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
302 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO GALE FORCE EARLY 
  SATURDAY MORNING. 

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND 
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS MAY EXCEED 20 FEET ON 
  SATURDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
738 
WHUS76 KEKA 141608
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
908 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

PZZ450-150015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1000Z-161016T0000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
908 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO GALE FORCE EARLY 
  SATURDAY MORNING. 

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND 
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS MAY EXCEED 20 FEET ON 
  SATURDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-150015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1600Z-161016T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
908 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO GALE FORCE ON 
  SATURDAY. 

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND 
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS MAY APPROACH 20 FEET NEAR 
  CAPE MENDOCINO ON SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-150015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1000Z-161016T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
908 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO GALE FORCE EARLY 
  SATURDAY MORNING. 

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND 
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS MAY EXCEED 20 FEET ON 
  SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-150015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0002.161015T1000Z-161015T2200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
908 AM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO POTENTIALLY STORM 
  FORCE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. 

* COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 18 FEET. SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND 
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS WILL LIKELY EXCEED 20 FEET 
  ON SATURDAY. 

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$
302 
WHUS76 KEKA 142130
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
230 PM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

PZZ450-150530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1000Z-161016T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0052.161015T1000Z-161016T0000Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
230 PM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SOUTH WINDS UP TO 45 KT ON SATURDAY. 

* SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS
  MAY REACH 20 FEET ON SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-150530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1600Z-161016T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0052.161015T1600Z-161016T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
230 PM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SOUTH WINDS UP TO 40 KT ON SATURDAY. 

* SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS
  MAY REACH 20 FEET NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO ON SATURDAY.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-150530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0026.161015T1000Z-161016T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0052.161015T1000Z-161016T0000Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
230 PM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SOUTH WINDS UP TO 45 KT ON SATURDAY.

* SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS
  MAY REACH 20 FEET ON SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-150530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-161015T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SR.A.0002.161015T1000Z-161015T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0003.161015T1000Z-161015T2200Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
230 PM PDT FRI OCT 14 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT SATURDAY. THE
STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SOUTH WINDS UP TO 60 KT ON SATURDAY.

* SEAS WILL REMAIN LARGE AND HAZARDOUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. SEAS
  MAY EXCEED 20 FEET ON SATURDAY.


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 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 13, 5:14 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEKADel Norte4 hr
Oct 13, 9:03 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningEKA6 hr
Oct 13, 9:21 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEKADel Norte114 min
Oct 13, 11:11 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEKADel Norte3 hr
Oct 13, 11:56 PM PDTHigh Wind WatchEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Trinity16 hr
Oct 14, 12:08 AM PDTGale WatchEKA14 hr
Oct 14, 12:08 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA27 hr
Oct 14, 1:24 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKADel Norte36 min
Oct 14, 2:30 PM PDTGale WarningEKA27 hr
Oct 14, 2:30 PM PDTStorm WarningEKA25 hr
Oct 14, 3:31 PM PDTHigh Wind WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt24 hr
Oct 14, 3:31 PM PDTWind AdvisoryEKAHumboldt, Mendocino, Trinity28 hr

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