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Gale Warning 26, NWS Eureka, CA

July 10, 2018

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Jul 10, 2018, 3:00 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 10, 2018, 8:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jul 10, 2018, 3:00 AM PDT (10:00 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 10, 2018, 8:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 12, 2018, 2:29 AM PDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

356 
WHUS76 KEKA 101000
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
300 AM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

PZZ470-101800-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.180710T2200Z-180711T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0026.180711T1000Z-180712T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
300 AM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. A Small Craft
Advisory has also been issued. This Small Craft Advisory is in
effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. 

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 
  40 mph.

* SEAS...5 to 8 ft at 7 seconds building to 11 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-101800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180711T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
300 AM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Cape Mendocino.

* SEAS...Steep around 6 to 8 ft at around 7 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.

$$

PZZ475-101800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180712T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
300 AM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

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

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt.

* SEAS...Steep around 7 ft at 7 seconds building to 9 to 13 ft 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.

$$
8 follow-up statements
033 
WHUS76 KEKA 101534
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
834 AM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

PZZ470-102345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.180710T2200Z-180711T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.180711T1000Z-180712T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
834 AM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...N rising to 15 to 25 kt this afternoon and then to 20 to
  30 kt tonight and Wed. Gusts around 35 kt expected late tonight
  and Wed.
  

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 9 ft late tonight
  and then to 13 ft on 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-102345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180711T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
834 AM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. A few gusts to 35 kt expected around 
  Cape Mendocino.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 5 to 7 ft today
  and 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.

$$

PZZ475-102345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180712T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
834 AM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

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

* WINDS...N 15 to 30 kt today through Wed night.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 7 ft today and
  tonight and then up to 10 ft on 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.

$$
305 
WHUS76 KEKA 102130
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
230 PM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

PZZ470-110530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.180710T2200Z-180711T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.180711T0300Z-180712T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

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

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt tonight through Wed night. Gusts around 35
  kt expected tonight through Wed night. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 9 ft tonight and
  then to around 14 ft for Wed and Wed 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-110530-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.180711T1200Z-180712T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
230 PM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WINDS...Gusts up to 35 kt around Pt St George this evening through
  Wed evening.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 7 ft late tonight
  and then to 8 ft for Wed and Wed 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.

$$

PZZ455-110530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180711T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
230 PM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

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

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. A few gusts to 35 kt expected around Cape
  Mendocino tonight. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves around 7 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.

$$

PZZ475-110530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180713T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

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

* WINDS...N 15 to 30 kt through late Wed night.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 7 ft tonight and then 11 ft 
  for Wed and Wed 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.

$$
205 
WHUS76 KEKA 110406
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
906 PM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

PZZ470-111215-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-180712T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
906 PM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

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

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt tonight through Wed night. Gusts around 
  35 kt expected tonight through Wed night. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 9 ft tonight and 
  then to around 14 ft for Wed and Wed 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-111000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180711T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
906 PM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

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

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. A few gusts to 35 kt expected around Cape
  Mendocino tonight. Lighter winds from Shelter Cove southward. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves around 7 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.

$$

PZZ450-111215-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.180711T1000Z-180712T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
906 PM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 10 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt around Pt St George
  through Wed evening. Lighter winds adjacent Humboldt Bay. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves building to 7 ft late 
  tonight and then to 8 ft for Wed and Wed 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.

$$

PZZ475-111215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180713T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
906 PM PDT Tue Jul 10 2018

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

* WINDS...N 15 to 30 kt through late Wed night.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 7 ft tonight and then 11 ft 
  for Wed and Wed 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.

$$
705 
WHUS76 KEKA 110937
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
237 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

PZZ470-111745-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-180712T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
237 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts around 35 kt expected.
 
* SEAS...N 10 to 14 ft at around 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-111745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.180711T1000Z-180712T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
237 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 10 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt around Pt St George
  through this evening. Lighter winds adjacent to Humboldt Bay. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 6 to 9 ft at around 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.

$$

PZZ455-111600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180711T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
237 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. A few gusts to 35 kt expected around 
  Cape Mendocino. Lighter winds from Shelter Cove southward. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves around 5 to 7 ft at 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.

$$

PZZ475-111745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180713T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
237 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

* WINDS...N 15 to 30 kt through late Wed night.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 9 to 13 ft at around 9 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.

$$
409 
WHUS76 KEKA 111551
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
851 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

PZZ470-120000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-180712T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
851 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

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

* SEAS...N 10 to 14 ft at around 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-120000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180712T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
851 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. A few gusts to 35 kt expected around 
  Cape Mendocino. Lighter winds from Shelter Cove southward. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves around 5 to 7 ft at 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.

$$

PZZ450-120000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180712T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
851 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 10 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt around Pt St George 
  through this evening. Lighter winds adjacent to Humboldt Bay. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 6 to 9 ft at around 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.

$$

PZZ475-120000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180713T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
851 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

* WINDS...N 15 to 30 kt through late Wed night.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 9 to 13 ft at around 9 
  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.

$$
138 
WHUS76 KEKA 112130
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
230 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

PZZ455-112230-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180712T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
230 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has cancelled the Small
Craft Advisory. 

Short periods seas have fallen below advisory level and will 
continue to subside tonight. 

$$

PZZ470-120530-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-180712T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

* WINDS...N 25 to 35 kt expected through early Thu morning. 

* SEAS...N 10 to 15 ft near 10 seconds through Thu morning. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-120530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180712T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
230 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...Gusts up to 35 kt around Pt St George this evening. 

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 8 to 10 ft through early Thu
  morning.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.


$$

PZZ475-120530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180713T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt through tonight.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 10 to 12 ft through 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.

$$
528 
WHUS76 KEKA 120412
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
912 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

PZZ450-121215-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180712T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0012.180712T0412Z-180712T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
912 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous
Seas Warning, which is in effect until 9 AM PDT Thursday. The
Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt near Pt St George, but S 5 to 10 kt near
  shore.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 8 to 12 ft at 10 seconds
  through early Thu morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-121000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-180712T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
912 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS...N 25 to 35 kt expected through early Thu morning.

* SEAS...N 10 to 15 ft near 10 seconds through Thu morning.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-121215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180713T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
912 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt through tonight, easing on Thursday.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 10 to 12 ft tonight, gradually
  lowering 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.

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.

$$
727 
WHUS76 KEKA 120929
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
229 AM PDT Thu Jul 12 2018

PZZ470-121730-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-180712T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0013.180712T0929Z-180712T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
229 AM PDT Thu Jul 12 2018

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous
Seas Warning, which is in effect until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled. 

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt easing to 10 to 20 kt this afternoon.

* SEAS...N 10 to 14 ft near 10 seconds, lowering tonight.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121730-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180712T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180712T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
229 AM PDT Thu Jul 12 2018

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

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

* WINDS...Mainly Southerly 5 to 10 kt.

* SEAS...Steep northerly waves 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds, gradually
  lowering to 6 to 8 ft by 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-121730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-180713T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
229 AM PDT Thu Jul 12 2018

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

* WINDS...N 10 to 20 kt, becoming SE 5 to 15 kt this afternoon.

* SEAS...Steep northerly wind waves 10 to 13 ft at 10 seconds,
  lowering to 7 to 10 feet 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 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.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jul 9, 2:39 PM PDT, 12 hours 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 9, 2:39 PM PDT, 12 hours 21 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
239 PM PDT Mon Jul 9 2018

.SYNOPSIS...A warming trend will occur across the region Wednesday
and beyond. In addition, isolated thunderstorms will be possible
across the interior mountains late Thursday through early next
week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Generally benign and seasonally normal conditions
are expected to continue into Tuesday throughout the region, as
high pressure aloft slowly builds. Afternoon maximum temperatures
will warm into the upper 80s to mid 90s in the warmer spots
across interior valleys. Along the coast nocturnal stratus will
likely dissipate by late Tuesday morning; however, the depth of
the marine layer will progressively shrink as temperatures aloft
increase with the building high pressure. As a result, the marine
layer clouds will likely be a bit shallower during Tuesday night
compared to Monday night. Coastal temperatures are expected to be
pleasant and slightly above normal Tuesday afternoon once clouds
clear.

A pronounced warming trend is expected Wednesday through the end
of the week as high pressure aloft continues to build into the
region. Afternoon temperatures are expected to climb well into the
upper 90s and low 100s throughout interior valleys Wednesday,
perhaps reaching between 105 and 110 in some of the hotter
locations along the Trinity River. Meanwhile, a shrinking marine
layer will also bring warmer temperatures closer to the coast,
particularly in the coastal hills. Above normal temperatures will
likely continue through the end of the week, although as of now
Wednesday appears to be the warmest day of the week.

On Thursday, predominant southeasterly flow aloft will cause
monsoonal moisture to surge north into the region, and this
pattern will continue for several days thereafter. While there is
a high degree of uncertainty regarding the timing of the moisture
surge, this will ultimately lead to an increased potential for
high-based showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms across
interior mountains from late Thursday through early or even the
middle of next week. Instability and wind shear parameters will be
somewhat limited, so any showers that develop will generally be
weak and will produce an insignificant amount of rain,
particularly Thursday through Sunday. However, the threat of
lightning strikes will be present with this activity, which may
have fire weather implications. For more details about this
specifically, please see the Fire Weather Discussion below.
/BRC/JMG

&&

.AVIATION...Marine layer clouds were fairly deep this morning.
Around 18z, a couple of ACV and CEC Pireps reported CIGS bases at
1800 feet with cloud tops from 1400-2700 feet, thus...MVFR. VIS
reports were quite uniformed remaining VFR. Models did not handle
the cloud forecast too well today as CIGS eroded-out before 12
noon. A VIS satellite photo after noonday showed the coastal
region was cloud free. UKI and other inland mountain/valley areas
were VFR and will continue so through Thursday. On the other hand,
expect a little bit shallower marine layer, resulting a lower
morning CIGS...especially from the EEL DELTA-Humboldt Bay-ACV.
Also expect some morning clouds at CEC, but the extent along the
Del Norte Coast may be a tad-bit less. /TA

&&

.MARINE...Buoys have been running around 2 ft or less from Cape
Mendocino northward and from 3 to 5 ft south of the Cape today.
Latest guidance continues to indicate northerly winds
strengthening tonight with short period wind waves building to
small craft advisory level through the night across the southern
waters. The brisk northerlies and shorter period seas will start
to expand north of Cape Mendo on Tue. Advisory conditions may not
be reached for the northern waters until Tue night. Eventually
winds will peak to near gale on Wed or Wed night. A gale warning
may be necessary as early as Tue night for the outer waters if
short period northerly seas reach 10 ft. Confidence is too low at
this point to hoist a gale watch. The wave model guidance has been
running too high with short period wave generation. Gale
conditions are much more probable Wed afternoon and evening for
mainly the outer waters (10NM-60NM from shore) north of Cape
Mendocino. NAM12 and GFS indicate a sharp thermal trough
developing nearshore as the land mass heats up and high pressure
stays anchored offshore. Steep northerly wind waves should reach
10 to 15 ft Wed afternoon and evening. Highest waves will be over
the outer waters. Northerly winds will trend downward Thu into
Fri, though ENP/NWPS has short period seas remaining elevated
across the outer waters into Sat. Rough and uncomfortable ocean
conditions are expected into Sat.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Warm and dry, but seasonally normal conditions
will continue through Tuesday, with little change expected aside
from a gradually shrinking marine layer. This shrinking marine
layer, along with occasionally breezy offshore flow, will likely
result in poor overnight recoveries across many ridges Tuesday
night.

By Wednesday a building ridge of high pressure aloft will result
in a notable warming trend, with temperatures reaching well into
the upper 90s to low 100s...and possibly between 105 and 110
degrees in some of the hotter locations along the Trinity River.
This warming trend will continue through the end of the week,
although at the present time Wednesday is slightly favored to be
the hottest day of the week.

On Thursday, a surge in mid-level moisture with ties to the
increasingly active North American Monsoon will reach northwest
California, resulting in an increased but still very conditional
threat of shower and thunderstorm activity that will last through
early next week and possibly beyond. Uncertainty remains very
high regarding the timing and coverage of storms at this point.
However, multiple episodes of isolated thunderstorms will be
possible from late Thursday through early next week. Any
thunderstorms that do develop will also likely produce little
meaningful rainfall, especially early on in the event. To make
matters worse, temperatures will likely remain above normal and
humidity generally low through early next week, which will provide
little relief in the event that there are new lightning fires to
contend with. /BRC/JMG

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...Small Craft Advisory until
     11 PM PDT Tuesday for PZZ455.

     Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM PDT Thursday for PZZ475.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 9, 3:32 AM PDT, 23 hours 28 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
332 AM PDT Mon Jul 9 2018

CAZ101-103-109-101045-
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-
332 AM PDT Mon Jul 9 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

CAZ102-105-107-108-111-101045-
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-
Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
332 AM PDT Mon Jul 9 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Above normal temperatures can be expected Wednesday through late
week...with afternoon highs reaching between 95 and 105 in low lying
valleys.

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible across the interior
mountains each afternoon beginning on Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

CAZ104-106-110-112-113-101045-
Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
332 AM PDT Mon Jul 9 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Above normal temperatures can be expected Wednesday through late
week...with afternoon highs reaching between 95 and 105 in low lying
valleys.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Sources

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