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Gale Warning 14, NWS Eureka, CA

February 16, 2017

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 16, 2017, 2:25 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2017, 3:00 PM PST. It was in force for 18 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
Feb 16, 2017, 2:25 PM PST (22:25 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2017, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 18, 2017, 9:08 AM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

763 
WHUS76 KEKA 162225
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
225 PM PST THU FEB 16 2017

PZZ470-170630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0014.170217T2300Z-170218T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
225 PM PST THU FEB 16 2017

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

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

* WINDS...S TO SW 10 TO 20 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 
KT THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL BECOME NE 10 TO 20 KT FRIDAY 
MORNING...THEN INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT BY 
FRIDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...COMBINED WAVE HEIGHTS AROUND 12 TO 15 FEET WILL DIMINISH
  TO AROUND 10 FEET ON FRIDAY...BEFORE RISING TO AROUND 14 FEET ON
  FRIDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A GALE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-170630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0014.170217T2300Z-170218T1100Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
225 PM PST THU FEB 16 2017

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

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

* WINDS...S TO SW 10 TO 15 KT THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL 
BECOME NE 10 TO 20 KT FRIDAY MORNING...THEN INCREASING TO 20 TO 
30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT BY FRIDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...COMBINED WAVE HEIGHTS AROUND 12 TO 15 FEET WILL DIMINISH
  TO AROUND 10 FEET ON FRIDAY...BEFORE RISING TO AROUND 14 TO 16 FEET
ON FRIDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A GALE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-170630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
225 PM PST THU FEB 16 2017

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

* WINDS...SW 10 TO 20 WILL DIMINISH TO 10 KT THIS EVENING. WINDS 
WILL BECOME NE AT AROUND 10 KT BY FRIDAY MORNING...WITH HIGHER 
WIND GUSTS NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO.

* WAVES...COMBINED WAVE HEIGHTS AROUND 12 TO 15 FEET WILL DIMINISH
  TO AROUND 10 FEET ON FRIDAY...BEFORE RISING TO AROUND 14 FEET ON
  FRIDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-170630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T1700Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
225 PM PST THU FEB 16 2017

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

* WINDS...SW 10 TO 20 KT WILL DIMINISH TO 10 KT THIS EVENING. 
WINDS WILL BECOME NE AT AROUND 10 KT BY FRIDAY MORNING...WITH 
HIGHER WIND GUSTS NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO AND POINT ARENA.

* WAVES...COMBINED WAVE HEIGHTS AROUND 12 TO 15 FEET WILL DIMINISH
  TO AROUND 10 FEET ON FRIDAY...BEFORE RISING TO AROUND 14 FEET ON
  FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
296 
WHUS76 KEKA 170455
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
855 PM PST THU FEB 16 2017

PZZ470-171300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.170217T2300Z-170218T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
855 PM PST THU FEB 16 2017

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

* WINDS...S TO SW 10 TO 20 WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 
  KT THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL BECOME NE 10 TO 20 KT FRIDAY 
  MORNING...THEN INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT 
  BY FRIDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...COMBINED WAVE HEIGHTS AROUND 12 TO 15 FEET WILL 
  DIMINISH TO AROUND 10 FEET ON FRIDAY...BEFORE RISING TO AROUND 
  14 FEET ON FRIDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A GALE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-171300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.170217T2300Z-170218T1100Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
855 PM PST THU FEB 16 2017

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

* WINDS...S TO SW 10 TO 15 KT THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL 
  BECOME NE 10 TO 20 KT FRIDAY MORNING...THEN INCREASING TO 20 
  TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT BY FRIDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...COMBINED WAVE HEIGHTS AROUND 12 TO 15 FEET WILL 
  DIMINISH TO AROUND 10 FEET ON FRIDAY...BEFORE RISING TO AROUND 
  14 TO 16 FEET ON FRIDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A GALE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-171300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
855 PM PST THU FEB 16 2017

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

* WINDS...SW 10 TO 20 WILL DIMINISH TO 10 KT THIS EVENING. WINDS 
  WILL BECOME NE AT AROUND 10 KT BY FRIDAY MORNING...WITH HIGHER 
  WIND GUSTS NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO.

* WAVES...COMBINED WAVE HEIGHTS AROUND 12 TO 15 FEET WILL 
  DIMINISH TO AROUND 10 FEET ON FRIDAY...BEFORE RISING TO AROUND 
  14 FEET ON FRIDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-171300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T1700Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
855 PM PST THU FEB 16 2017

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

* WINDS...SW 10 TO 20 KT WILL DIMINISH TO 10 KT THIS EVENING. 
  WINDS WILL BECOME NE AT AROUND 10 KT BY FRIDAY MORNING...WITH 
  HIGHER WIND GUSTS NEAR CAPE MENDOCINO AND POINT ARENA.

* WAVES...COMBINED WAVE HEIGHTS AROUND 12 TO 15 FEET WILL 
  DIMINISH TO AROUND 10 FEET ON FRIDAY...BEFORE RISING TO AROUND 
  14 FEET ON FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$
892 
WHUS76 KEKA 171042
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
242 AM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

PZZ470-171845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.170217T2300Z-170218T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
242 AM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

...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 SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 10 TO 15 KT THIS MORNING INCREASING TO 20 TO
  30 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 40 KT THIS AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...10 TO 11 FEET AT 14 SECONDS BUILDING TO 12 TO 15 FEET
  TONIGHT.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-171845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.170217T2300Z-170218T1100Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
242 AM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

...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 SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 10 TO 20 KT THIS MORNING INCREASING TO 20 TO
  30 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 40 KT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...10 TO 11 FEET AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 12 TO 15 FEET
  AROUND 15 SECONDS TODAY. BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-171845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
242 AM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 10 TO 20 KT THIS MORNING INCREASING TO 15 TO
  25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT.

* WAVES...AROUND 10 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS TODAY BUILDING TO 12 TO
  14 FEET TONIGHT AND 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.

&&

$$
618 
WHUS76 KEKA 171630
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
830 AM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

PZZ470-180030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.170217T2300Z-170218T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
830 AM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

...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 SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 10 TO 15 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
GUSTS AROUND 40 KT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...10 TO 11 FEET AT 14 SECONDS BUILDING TO 12 TO 15 FEET 
  TONIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-180030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.170217T2300Z-170218T1100Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
830 AM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

...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 SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 10 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
GUSTS AROUND 40 KT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...10 TO 11 FEET AT 13 SECONDS BUILDING TO 12 TO 15 FEET 
  AROUND 15 SECONDS TODAY. BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-180030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
830 AM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 10 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT WITH 
GUSTS UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT. 

* WAVES...AROUND 10 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS TODAY BUILDING TO 12 
  TO 14 FEET TONIGHT AND 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.

&&

$$
879 
WHUS76 KEKA 172237
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
237 PM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

PZZ475-180645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.170217T2300Z-170218T1700Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
237 PM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 10 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  GUSTS AROUND 40 KT. GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  SATURDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...10 FEET AT 14 SECONDS BUILDING TO 12 TO 17 FEET AT 10 
SECONDS TONIGHT.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-180645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.170217T2300Z-170218T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
237 PM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 10 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  GUSTS AROUND 40 KT. GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  SATURDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...10 FEET AT 14 SECONDS BUILDING TO 12 TO 16 FEET AT 9 TO 10
SECONDS TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-180645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
237 PM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 10 TO 20 KT INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT WITH
  GUSTS OF 30 TO 35 KT TONIGHT. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE BY SATURDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...9 TO 10 FEET AROUND 14 SECONDS TODAY BUILDING TO 12 TO 
14 FEET TONIGHT AND 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.

&&

$$
394 
WHUS76 KEKA 180450
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
850 PM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

PZZ470-181100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170218T1100Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
850 PM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...GUSTS UP TO 35 KT TONIGHT.

* WAVES...NORTHERLY AND STEEP UP TO 15 FT TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170218T1700Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
850 PM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...GUSTS UP TO 40 KT TONIGHT AND UP TO 35 KT SAT MORNING.

* WAVES...NORTHERLY AND STEEP UP TO 17 FT TONIGHT AND SAT MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A GALE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-181300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
850 PM PST FRI FEB 17 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT. 

* WAVES...NW AND STEEP 12 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT. STEEP SHORT PERIOD
  WAVES WILL REMAIN ELEVATED AND HAZARDOUS 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.

&&

$$
956 
WHUS76 KEKA 181034
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
234 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2017

PZZ450-455-181845-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0011.170218T1034Z-170218T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
234 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A HAZARDOUS
SEAS WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHERLY 15 TO 25 KT WITH HIGHER GUSTS THROUGH THIS
  AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...WEST TO NORTHWEST AND STEEP AT 12 TO 14 FEET AROUND 10
  SECONDS. STEEP SHORT PERIOD WAVES WILL REMAIN ELEVATED AND
  HAZARDOUS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. 



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-181700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170218T1700Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
234 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 35 KT THIS
  MORNING. WINDS DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING. 

* WAVES...NORTHWEST 12 TO 14 FEET AT 10 SECONDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
234 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT EASING TO
  10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...NORTHWEST AROUND 15 FT AT 10 SECONDS THROUGH THIS
  AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$
690 
WHUS76 KEKA 181708
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
908 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2017

PZZ475-182300-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.170218T1708Z-170218T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SE.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA 10 TO 60 NM-
908 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WINDS...NW 15 TO 25 KT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 35 KT THROUGH
  THIS AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...NW 11 TO 13 FT AT AROUND 13 SECONDS THROUGH THIS 
  AFTERNOON.

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.

$$

PZZ470-182300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170218T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.170218T1708Z-170218T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SE.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO 10 TO 60 NM-
908 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2017

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

* WINDS...NW 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT THROUGH THIS
  AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...W 9 TO 12 FT AT 13 SECONDS.

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.

$$

PZZ450-455-182300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170218T2300Z/
PT ST GEORGE TO CAPE MENDOCINO OUT 10 NM-
CAPE MENDOCINO TO PT ARENA OUT 10 NM-
908 AM PST SAT FEB 18 2017

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON... 
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NW 10 TO 20 KT WITH HIGHER GUSTS DIMINISHING TO 5 TO 10
  KT LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...STEEP W 9 TO 12 FT AT AROUND 14 SECONDS. 

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 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.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 15, 11:13 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryEKAHumboldt10 hr
Feb 16, 3:16 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA60 hr
Feb 16, 3:16 AM PSTHazardous Seas WarningEKA6 hr

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Sources

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