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Gale Warning 15, NWS Eureka, CA

March 26, 2018

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 26, 2018, 2:06 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 27, 2018, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 37 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 26, 2018, 2:06 PM PDT (21:06 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2018, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2018, 3:13 AM PDT
In force
37 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

442 
WHUS76 KEKA 262106
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
206 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

PZZ475-270515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.180326T2200Z-180327T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0013.180327T0400Z-180329T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0015.180327T2100Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
206 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts around 35 kt Tue and Wed. 

* SEAS...Steep wind waves building to 10 to 12 feet Tue 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-270515-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.180327T2100Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
206 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT
Thursday. 

* WINDS...Gusts to 30 kt expected Tue afternoon and evening.
 
* SEAS...Combined seas of 4 to 7 ft building to 9 to 12 feet by 
  Tuesday evening... including steep N wind waves of 8 to 10 ft 
  and a 3 to 5 ft 12 second northwesterly swell. 

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.


&&

$$

PZZ470-270515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.180327T0400Z-180328T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0014.180328T0300Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
206 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Watch,
which is in effect from Tuesday evening through late Wednesday
night. 

* WINDS...N 20 to 25 kt Tue, then 25 to 30 kt Tue night and Wed. 
  Gusts around 35 kt expected Tue evening through Wed night.

* SEAS...Steep wind waves building to 10 to 12 feet Tue night and
  Wed.
 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-270515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.180326T2200Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
206 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N to NW 15 to 25 kt tonight and Tue. A few gusts to 35
  kt in the afternoon and evening. 

* SEAS...Combined seas of 4 to 7 ft building to 9 to 12 feet by 
  Tuesday evening... including steep N wind waves of 8 to 10 ft 
  and a 3 to 5 ft 12 second northwesterly swell. 

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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
560 
WHUS76 KEKA 270358
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

PZZ475-271200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180327T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.180327T2100Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts around 35 kt Tue and Wed.

* SEAS...Steep wind waves building to 10 to 12 feet Tue 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-271200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.180327T0400Z-180328T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0014.180328T0300Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 20 to 25 kt Tue, then 25 to 30 kt Tue night and Wed. 
  Gusts around 35 kt expected Tue evening through Wed night. 

* SEAS...Steep wind waves building to 10 to 12 feet Tue night 
  and Wed. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-271200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
858 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N to NW 15 to 25 kt tonight and Tue. A few gusts to 35 
  kt in the afternoon and evening. 

* SEAS...Combined seas of 4 to 7 ft building to 9 to 12 feet by 
  Tuesday evening... including steep N wind waves of 8 to 10 ft 
  and a 3 to 5 ft 12 second northwesterly swell. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.180327T2100Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
858 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Gusts to 30 kt expected Tue afternoon and evening.

* SEAS...Combined seas of 4 to 7 ft building to 9 to 12 feet by 
  Tuesday evening... including steep N wind waves of 8 to 10 ft 
  and a 3 to 5 ft 12 second northwesterly swell. 

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.

&&

$$
168 
WHUS76 KEKA 271027
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
327 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

PZZ470-271830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180328T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0014.180328T0300Z-180329T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0015.180328T0300Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
327 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...N 20 to 25 kt Tue, then 25 to 30 kt Tue night and Wed. 
  Gusts around 35 kt expected Tue evening through Wed night. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 10 to 12 feet Tue
  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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180327T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.180327T2100Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
327 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts around 35 kt Tue and Wed.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 10 to 12 feet Tue
  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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.180327T1027Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
327 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Gusts to 30 kt expected Tue afternoon and evening near
  Cape Mendocino.

* SEAS...Combined seas of 4 to 7 ft building to 9 to 12 feet by
  Tuesday evening...including steep N wind waves of 8 to 10 ft 
  and a 3 to 5 ft 12 second northwesterly swell. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-271830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
327 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N to NW 15 to 25 kt tonight and Tue. A few gusts to 35 
  kt in the afternoon and evening. 

* SEAS...Combined seas of 4 to 7 ft building to 9 to 12 feet by
  Tuesday evening...including steep N wind waves of 8 to 10 ft 
  and a 3 to 5 ft 12 second northwesterly swell. 

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.

&&

$$
231 
WHUS76 KEKA 271537
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
837 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

PZZ470-272345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180328T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.180328T0300Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
837 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 25 kt today, then 25 to 30 kt tonight and Wed. 
  Gusts around 35 kt expected this evening through Wed night. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 10 to 12 feet
  today 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-272345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180327T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.180327T2100Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
837 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts around 35 kt today and Wed.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 10 to 12 feet
  today 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-272345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
837 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Gusts to 30 kt expected this afternoon and evening near
  Cape Mendocino. Gusty north winds will likely continue on Wed.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves are expected to build today
  through Wed, peaking to around 9 ft late tonight and Wed.
 
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.

&&

$$
687 
WHUS76 KEKA 272112
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
212 PM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

PZZ475-280515-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180327T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
212 PM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts around 35 kt.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 feet 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-280515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180328T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.180328T0300Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
212 PM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt tonight and Wed. Gusts around 35 kt.
 
* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 ft 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-280515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
212 PM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Gusts 25 to 30 kt tonight through Wed.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves will build to 7 to 9 ft
  tonight through Wed. 

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.

&&

$$
697 
WHUS76 KEKA 280306
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
806 PM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

PZZ470-281115-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180328T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
806 PM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt tonight and Wed. Gusts around 35 kt.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 ft tonight and Wed.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-281115-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
806 PM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts around 35 kt.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 feet 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-281115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
806 PM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Gusts 15 to 25 kt through Wed. Gusts to 30 kt possible

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves will build to 7 to 10 ft  
  through Wed. 

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.

&&

$$
574 
WHUS76 KEKA 280922
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
222 AM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

PZZ470-281730-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
222 AM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts around 35 kt.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 ft and 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-281730-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
222 AM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts around 35 kt.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 ft and 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-281730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
222 AM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Gusts 15 to 25 kt through Wed. Gusts to 30 kt possible,
  particularly near Cape Mendocino.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 7 to 10 ft and 8 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.

&&

$$
894 
WHUS76 KEKA 281537
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
837 AM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

PZZ470-282345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
837 AM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts around 35 kt.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 ft and 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-282345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
837 AM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts around 35 kt.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 ft and 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-282345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
837 AM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Gusts 25 to 30 kt, particularly near Cape Mendocino. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 7 to 9 ft and 8 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.

&&

$$
038 
WHUS76 KEKA 282101
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
201 PM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

PZZ470-290515-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
201 PM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts around 35 kt tonight.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 ft at 8 seconds 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-290515-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
201 PM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts around 35 kt tonight.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 ft at 8 seconds 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-290515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
201 PM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Gusts around 25 to 30 kt, particularly near Cape 
  Mendocino tonight.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 7 to 9 ft at 8 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.

&&

$$
938 
WHUS76 KEKA 290325
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
825 PM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

PZZ470-291130-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
825 PM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts around 35 kt tonight.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 ft at 8 seconds 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-291130-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
825 PM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts around 35 kt tonight.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 10 to 12 ft at 8 seconds 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-291130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
825 PM PDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Gusts around 25 to 30 kt. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 7 to 9 ft at 8 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.

&&

$$
215 
WHUS76 KEKA 291013
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
313 AM PDT Thu Mar 29 2018

PZZ470-475-291815-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180330T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PDT Thu Mar 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 5 AM PDT Friday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled. 

* WINDS...Gusts around 25 to 30 kt.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 7 to 9 ft at 8 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-291815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-180330T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
313 AM PDT Thu Mar 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Gusts around 25 to 30 kt.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 7 to 9 ft at 8 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 8:52 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA4 days
Mar 26, 2:56 AM PDTGale WatchEKA11 hr
Mar 26, 2:06 PM PDTGale WatchEKA13 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in California, 2018Every gale warning in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.