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Gale Warning 10, NWS Eureka, CA

February 25, 2018

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 25, 2018, 2:47 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 26, 2018, 3:00 PM PST. It was in force for 33 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 25, 2018, 2:47 PM PST (22:47 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 26, 2018, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 28, 2018, 12:05 AM PST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

061 
WHUS76 KEKA 252247
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
247 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018

PZZ475-260700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180226T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0009.180226T1700Z-180227T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0010.180226T2100Z-180227T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
247 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 1 PM Monday to 9 AM PST Tuesday. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...NW 15 to 25 kt tonight...rising to 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts to 40 kt for Mon and Mon night. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NW around 10 feet at 13 seconds today and 
  tonight...then building to 15 to 17 ft on Mon and Mon night. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-260700-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0009.180226T1700Z-180227T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0010.180226T2100Z-180227T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
247 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM PST Monday. The Gale Watch
is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...NW 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt expected Mon 
  through Mon night. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NW building to 13 to 15 ft on Mon and remaining 
  steep and elevated through Mon night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-260700-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.180225T2300Z-180227T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
247 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM PST Tuesday. 

* WINDS...NW gusts around 30 kt expected tonight. North wind 20 
  to 30 kt expected for Mon and Mon night. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NW around 11 ft at 13 seconds today and tonight. 
  Seas are expected to build to 15 to 17 ft Mon and Mon night. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-260700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
247 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NW gusts around 30 kt expected tonight. North wind 20 
  to 30 kt expected for Mon and Mon night. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NW around 11 ft at 13 seconds today and tonight. 
  Seas are expected to build to 15 to 17 ft Mon and Mon night. 

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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
448 
WHUS76 KEKA 260502
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
902 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018

PZZ475-261315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180226T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.180226T2100Z-180227T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
902 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NW 15 to 25 kt tonight...rising to 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts to 40 kt for Mon and Mon night. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NW around 10 feet at 13 seconds today and 
  tonight...then building to 15 to 17 ft on Mon and Mon night. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-261315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.180226T2100Z-180227T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
902 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WINDS...NW 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt expected Mon 
  through Mon night. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NW building to 13 to 15 ft on Mon and remaining 
  steep and elevated through Mon night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-261315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180227T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
902 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018

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

* WINDS...NW gusts around 30 kt expected tonight. North wind 20 
  to 30 kt expected for Mon and Mon night. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NW around 11 ft at 13 seconds today and tonight. 
  Seas are expected to build to 15 to 17 ft Mon and Mon night. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-261315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
902 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NW gusts around 30 kt expected tonight. North wind 20 
  to 30 kt expected for Mon and Mon night. 

* WAVES/SEAS...NW around 11 ft at 13 seconds today and tonight. 
  Seas are expected to build to 15 to 17 ft Mon and Mon night. 

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.

&&

$$
521 
WHUS76 KEKA 261114
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
314 AM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

PZZ455-261915-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180226T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0010.180226T2300Z-180227T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
314 AM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW 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 until 3 PM PST this afternoon. 

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt this
  afternoon and evening. 
  

* COMBINED SEAS...northerly building to 18 to 20 ft at 8 and 14 
  seconds by this 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-261915-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180226T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0010.180226T2300Z-180228T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
314 AM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
PST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NW 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt this afternoon 
  through tonight. Northerly gales will likely persist through the
  day on Tue before easing up late Tue night. 
  

* COMBINED SEAS...northerly building to 18 to 20 ft at 8 and 14
  seconds by this evening. Seas will remain steep and elevated 
  through Tue. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-261915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180227T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
314 AM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

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

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 30 kt this afternoon and evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS...northerly building to 15 to 17 ft at 8 and 14
  seconds by this evening. Seas will remain steep and elevated 
  through Tue. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-261915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
314 AM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 30 kt this afternoon and evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS...northerly building to 15 to 17 ft at 8 and 14
  seconds by this evening. Seas will remain steep and elevated 
  through Tue. 

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.

&&

$$
761 
WHUS76 KEKA 261656
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
856 AM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

PZZ455-270100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.180226T2300Z-180227T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
856 AM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...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 TUESDAY...

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt this 
  afternoon and evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS...12 to 16 ft including...a steep NW wave at 10 ft
  around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 9 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-270100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.180226T2300Z-180228T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
856 AM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

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

* WINDS...NW 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt this afternoon 
  through tonight. Northerly gales will likely persist through 
  the day on Tue before easing up late Tue night. 

* COMBINED SEAS...16 to 19 ft including...a steep NW wave at 12 ft
  around 10 seconds and a NW swell at 14 ft around 15 seconds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-270100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180227T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
856 AM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

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

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 30 kt this afternoon and evening.

* COMBINED SEAS...12 to 16 ft including...a steep NW wave at 8 ft
  around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 12 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-270100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
856 AM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 30 kt this afternoon and evening.

* COMBINED SEAS...16 to 19 ft including...a steep NW wave at 10 ft
  around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 14 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$
239 
WHUS76 KEKA 262156
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
156 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

PZZ455-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.180226T2300Z-180227T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
156 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

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

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts near 40 kt this 
  evening.
 
* COMBINED SEAS...12 to 16 ft including...a steep NW wave at 10 
  ft around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 9 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.180226T2300Z-180228T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
156 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NW 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt through tonight. 
  Northerly gales will likely persist through the day on Tue 
  before easing up late Tue night. 

* COMBINED SEAS...16 to 19 ft including...a steep NW wave at 12 
  ft around 10 seconds and a NW swell at 14 ft around 15 
  seconds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180227T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
156 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

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

* WINDS...North wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt this 
  evening.

* COMBINED SEAS...12 to 16 ft including...a steep NW wave at 8 
  ft around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 12 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
156 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt this 
  evening.

* COMBINED SEAS...16 to 19 ft including...a steep NW wave at 10 
  ft around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 14 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$
071 
WHUS76 KEKA 262300
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
300 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

PZZ455-270700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180227T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
300 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts near 40 kt this 
  evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS...12 to 16 ft including...a steep NW wave at 10 
  ft around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 9 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-270700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180228T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
300 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NW 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt through tonight. 
  Northerly gales will likely persist through the day on Tue 
  before easing up late Tue night. 

* COMBINED SEAS...16 to 19 ft including...a steep NW wave at 12 
  ft around 10 seconds and a NW swell at 14 ft around 15 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-270700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180227T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
300 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

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

* WINDS...North wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt this 
  evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS...12 to 16 ft including...a steep NW wave at 8 
  ft around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 12 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-270700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
300 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt this 
  evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS...16 to 19 ft including...a steep NW wave at 10 
  ft around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 14 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$
689 
WHUS76 KEKA 270423
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
823 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

PZZ455-271100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180227T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
823 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

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

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts near 40 kt this 
  evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS...12 to 16 ft including...a steep NW wave at 10 
  ft around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 9 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180228T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
823 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NW 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt through tonight. 
  Northerly gales will likely persist through the day on Tue 
  before easing up late Tue night. 

* COMBINED SEAS...16 to 19 ft including...a steep NW wave at 12 
  ft around 10 seconds and a NW swell at 14 ft around 15 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180227T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
823 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

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

* WINDS...North wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt this 
  evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS...12 to 16 ft including...a steep NW wave at 8 
  ft around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 12 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-271230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
823 PM PST Mon Feb 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...North wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt this 
  evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS...16 to 19 ft including...a steep NW wave at 10 
  ft around 9 seconds and a NW swell at 14 ft around 15 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.

&&

$$
822 
WHUS76 KEKA 271108
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
308 AM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

PZZ455-271915-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180227T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0011.180227T1108Z-180228T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
308 AM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect until 9 PM PST this evening. 

* WINDS...North gusts near 40 kt today through early this 
  evening.

* COMBINED SEA 13 to 15 ft...subsiding tonight and Wed. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271915-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180228T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
308 AM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...North gusts near 40 kt today through early this 
  evening.

* COMBINED SEAS 13 to 15 ft...subsiding 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-271915-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
308 AM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northerly gusts around 30 kt today. 

* COMBINED SEAS 10 to 12 ft...subsiding 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.

&&

$$
220 
WHUS76 KEKA 271747
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
947 AM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

PZZ455-280200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180228T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
947 AM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North gusts near 40 kt today through early this 
  evening. 

* COMBINED SEA 13 to 15 ft...subsiding tonight and Wed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-280200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180228T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
947 AM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North gusts near 40 kt today through early this 
  evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS 13 to 15 ft...subsiding 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-280200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
947 AM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northerly gusts around 30 kt today.

* COMBINED SEAS 10 to 12 ft...subsiding 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.

&&

$$
420 
WHUS76 KEKA 272334
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
334 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

PZZ455-280500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180228T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
334 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North gusts near 40 kt through early this evening. 

* COMBINED SEA 13 to 15 ft...subsiding tonight and Wed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-280500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180228T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
334 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

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

* WINDS...North gusts near 40 kt through early this evening. 

* COMBINED SEAS 13 to 15 ft...subsiding 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-280500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
334 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northerly gusts around 30 kt diminishing this evening.

* COMBINED SEAS 10 to 12 ft...subsiding 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.

&&

$$
812 
WHUS76 KEKA 280439
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
839 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

PZZ455-281100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180228T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
839 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...North gusts near 35 kt this evening, diminishing through
  the night.

* COMBINED SEA 11 to 13 ft...subsiding tonight and Wed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-281100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180228T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
839 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...North gusts near 35 kt this evening, diminishing through
  the night.

* COMBINED SEAS 11 to 13 ft...subsiding tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-281100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
839 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS 9 to 11 ft...subsiding 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.

&&

$$
365 
WHUS76 KEKA 280805
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1205 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

PZZ475-281100-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.180228T0805Z-180228T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1205 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM PST early this morning.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled. 

* COMBINED SEAS around 10 ft at 12 seconds through 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-280915-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180228T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1205 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has cancelled the Gale
Warning. 

$$

PZZ450-470-281615-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-180228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0010.180301T0000Z-180301T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1205 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Watch,
which is in effect from this afternoon through late tonight. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. 

* WINDS...Southerly gusts around 35 kt expected Wed night.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly rebuilding to around 10 ft Wed night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 25, 2:57 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKAHumboldt, Trinity31 hr
Feb 25, 3:15 AM PSTGale WatchEKA12 hr

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Gale Warnings in California, 2018Every gale warning in 2018

Sources

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