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Gale Warning 13, NWS Eureka, CA

March 7, 2018

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 7, 2018, 2:12 AM PST. It took effect at Mar 7, 2018, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 7, 2018, 2:12 AM PST (10:12 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2018, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Mar 8, 2018, 8:38 AM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

614 
WHUS76 KEKA 071012
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
212 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

PZZ470-071815-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0011.180307T2000Z-180308T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0013.180307T2000Z-180308T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
212 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from noon today to 8 AM PST Thursday. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 kt Wednesday through Thursday. 
  Higher gusts are expected.

* SEAS...Combined seas from 8 to 10 feet.



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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-071815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.180307T1600Z-180308T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
212 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Southerly 25 kt Wednesday and 15 kt Thursday. Higher 
  gusts are expected. 

* SEAS...Combined seas from 8 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

PZZ450-455-071815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.180307T2100Z-180309T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
212 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt Wednesday through Thursday. 
  Higher gusts are expected. 

* SEAS...Combined seas from 6 to 9 feet.

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
004 
WHUS76 KEKA 071623
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
823 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

PZZ470-080030-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.180307T2000Z-180308T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
823 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 kt today and tonight. Higher gusts 
  are expected.
 
* SEAS...Combined seas building to 10 to 13 ft tonight and 
  remaining elevated on Thu. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-080030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180308T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
823 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Southerly 20 to 30 kt today and 15 to 25 kt tonight.
  Higher gusts are expected.

* SEAS...Combined seas from 8 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

PZZ450-455-080030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.180307T2100Z-180309T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
823 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt today through Thursday. Higher 
  gusts are expected. 

* SEAS...Combined seas building to 7 to 9 feet tonight and then to
  9 to 11 ft. 

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.

$$
520 
WHUS76 KEKA 072203
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
203 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

PZZ470-080615-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180308T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
203 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 kt tonight through early Thu morning.

* SEAS...Combined seas building to 13 to 15 ft tonight and 
  remaining steep and elevated on Thu. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-080615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180308T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
203 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

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

* WINDS...Southerly 20 to 30 kt tonight. 

* SEAS...Combined seas building to 10 to 12 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 Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

$$

PZZ450-455-080615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
203 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt tonight through Thursday. Higher 
  gusts are expected. 

* SEAS...Combined seas building to 8 to 10 feet tonight, and then
  remaining steep and elevated on Thu.
  

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 Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

$$
895 
WHUS76 KEKA 080538
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
938 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

PZZ470-081345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180308T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
938 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM THURSDAY...

* WINDS...S 25 to 35 kt tonight through early Thursday morning.

* SEAS...Combined seas 13 to 15 ft tonight and remaining steep 
  and elevated on Thursday. 

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.

$$

PZZ450-455-081345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
938 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY...

* WINDS...S 15 to 25 kt through Thursday. Higher gusts are 
  expected. 

* SEAS...Combined seas 8 to 10 ft tonight and remaining steep and
  elevated on Thursday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

PZZ475-081200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180308T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
938 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY...

* WINDS...S 20 to 30 kt tonight.

* SEAS...Combined seas 10 to 12 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.

$$
539 
WHUS76 KEKA 081028
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
228 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

PZZ470-081700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
228 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

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

* WINDS...S 20 to 30 kt with higher gusts through this morning.
  Winds will diminish in the late morning hours.

* SEAS...Combined seas 13 to 15 ft through this afternoon. Seas
  will start to subside late this afternoon.
  

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.

$$

PZZ475-081130-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
228 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

This will be the final statement issued for this event.

$$

PZZ450-455-081830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
228 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...S 15 to 25 kt with higher gusts through this afternoon.
  Strongest winds near Cape Mendocino.

* SEAS...Combined seas 8 to 10 ft through this afternoon. Seas
  will subside 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.

$$
682 
WHUS76 KEKA 081033
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
233 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

PZZ475-081145-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
233 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

This will be the final statement issued for this event.

$$

PZZ470-081700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
233 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

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

* WINDS...S 20 to 30 kt with higher gusts through this morning. 
  Winds will diminish in the late morning hours. 

* SEAS...Combined seas 13 to 15 ft through this afternoon. Seas 
  will start to subside late this afternoon. 

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.

$$

PZZ450-455-081845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180308T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
233 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...S 15 to 25 kt with higher gusts through this 
  afternoon. Strongest winds near Cape Mendocino. 

* SEAS...Combined seas 8 to 10 ft through this afternoon. Seas 
  will subside 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.

$$
278 
WHUS76 KEKA 081145
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
345 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

PZZ470-081700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
345 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

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

* WINDS...S 20 to 30 kt with higher gusts through this morning. 
  Winds will diminish in the late morning hours. 

* SEAS...Combined seas 13 to 15 ft through this afternoon. Seas 
  will start to subside late this afternoon. 

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.

$$

PZZ450-455-081945-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180308T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
345 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

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

* WINDS...S 15 to 25 kt with higher gusts through this 
  afternoon. Strongest winds near Cape Mendocino. 

* SEAS...Combined seas 8 to 10 ft through this afternoon. Seas 
  will subside 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.

$$
320 
WHUS76 KEKA 081638
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
838 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

PZZ470-082300-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180308T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
838 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS...S 15 to 25 kt with higher gusts through this afternoon. 

* SEAS...Combined seas 12 to 14 ft through this afternoon. Seas 
  will subside tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-082300-
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180308T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
838 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 PM PST this afternoon. 

* WINDS...S 15 to 20 kt with higher gusts through this afternoon.

* SEAS...Combined seas 8 to 11 ft through this afternoon. Seas 
  will subside 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.

$$

PZZ450-455-082300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180308T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
838 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

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

* WINDS...S 15 to 25 kt with higher gusts through this afternoon.
  Strongest winds north of Cape Mendocino. 

* SEAS...Combined seas 8 to 10 ft through this afternoon. Seas 
  will subside 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.

$$

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