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Gale Warning 37, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Dec 12, 2018, 2:30 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 13, 2018, 9:00 PM PST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Dec 12, 2018, 2:30 PM PST (22:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 13, 2018, 9:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 14, 2018, 2:23 PM PST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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656 WHUS76 KEKA 122230 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 230 PM PST Wed Dec 12 2018 PZZ470-130630- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T0500Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0030.181214T0500Z-181214T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T0500Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 230 PM PST Wed Dec 12 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 3 PM PST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM Thursday to 3 PM PST Friday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Winds becoming SW 5 to 15 kt, with occasional gusts around 20 kt. Winds will shift to the south and increase to 15 to 30 kt on Thursday. Gusts up to 40 kt are possible Thursday night. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 14 to 16 ft at 15 to 16 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. && $$ PZZ450-130630- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0031.181214T1200Z-181214T2000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 230 PM PST Wed Dec 12 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Watch, which is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * WINDS...N to E 5 to 10 kt, with gusts up to 20 kt. Winds will become S 10 to 20 kt on Thursday, with S 30 kt possible on Friday. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 13 to 15 ft at 15 to 16 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ PZZ455-475-130630- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T2300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 230 PM PST Wed Dec 12 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt, with gusts around 20 kt, then becoming S 10 to 20 kt on Thursday. Gusts possible up to 25 kt near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 13 to 15 ft at 14 to 16 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. && $$
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794 WHUS76 KEKA 130431 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 831 PM PST Wed Dec 12 2018 PZZ470-131245- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T0500Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 831 PM PST Wed Dec 12 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...Winds becoming SW 5 to 15 kt, with occasional gusts around 20 kt. Winds will shift to the south and increase to 15 to 30 kt on Thursday. Gusts up to 40 kt are possible Thursday night. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 14 to 16 ft at 15 to 16 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ450-131245- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0031.181214T1200Z-181214T2000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 831 PM PST Wed Dec 12 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WINDS...N to E 5 to 10 kt, with gusts up to 20 kt. Winds will become S 10 to 20 kt on Thursday, with gusts to 35 kt possible on Friday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 13 to 15 ft at 15 to 16 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 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. && $$ PZZ455-475-131245- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T2300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 831 PM PST Wed Dec 12 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt, with gusts around 20 kt, then becoming S 10 to 20 kt on Thursday. Gusts possible up to 25 kt near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 13 to 15 ft at 14 to 16 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
156 WHUS76 KEKA 131012 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 212 AM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 PZZ450-131815- /O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T0900Z-181214T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0031.181214T1200Z-181214T2000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 212 AM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 PM PST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 3 PM PST Friday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...N to E 5 to 10 kt, with gusts up to 20 kt. Winds will become S 10 to 20 kt on Thursday, with gusts to 35 kt possible on Friday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 13 to 15 ft at 15 to 16 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. && $$ PZZ470-131815- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T0500Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 212 AM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...Winds becoming SW 5 to 15 kt, with occasional gusts around 20 kt. Winds will shift to the south and increase to 15 to 30 kt on Thursday. Gusts up to 40 kt are possible Thursday night. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 14 to 16 ft at 15 to 16 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ455-475-131815- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T2300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 212 AM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt, with gusts around 20 kt, then becoming S 10 to 20 kt on Thursday. Gusts possible up to 25 kt near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 13 to 15 ft at 14 to 16 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. && $$
702 WHUS76 KEKA 131708 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 908 AM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 PZZ450-140115- /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T1200Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 908 AM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM PST Friday. * WINDS...S gusts 40 kt Fri morning. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 12 ft today and tonight. S wind waves 7 to 9 ft expected Friday. NW swell rebuilding to 15 to 17 ft Friday afternoon and Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ470-140115- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T0500Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 908 AM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt late tonight and Friday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...W swell around 12 ft today and tonight. S wind waves building to 10 to 12 ft late tonight and Friday. NW swell rebuilding to 16 to 18 ft Friday afternoon and Friday evening. 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. && $$ PZZ455-475-140115- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T2300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 908 AM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...S to SE 20 to 30 kt expected late tonight into Friday morning. Gusts to 40 kt expected near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES/SEAS...W swell around 12 ft today and tonight. S wind waves building to 7 to 9 ft late tonight and Friday. NW swell rebuilding to 14 to 16 ft Friday afternoon and Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
149 WHUS76 KEKA 132226 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 226 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 PZZ450-140630- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T1200Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 226 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...S gusts 40 kt Fri morning. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 12 ft today and tonight. S wind waves 7 to 9 ft expected Friday. NW swell rebuilding to 15 to 17 ft by Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ470-140630- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T0500Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 226 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt late tonight and Friday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...W swell around 12 ft today and tonight. S wind waves building to 10 to 12 ft late tonight and Friday. NW swell rebuilding to 16 to 18 ft Friday afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ455-475-140630- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181215T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 226 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SATURDAY... * WINDS...S to SE 20 to 30 kt expected late tonight into Friday morning. Gusts to 40 kt expected near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES/SEAS...W swell around 12 ft today and tonight. S wind waves building to 7 to 9 ft late tonight and Friday. NW swell rebuilding to 14 to 16 ft Friday afternoon and 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. && $$
964 WHUS76 KEKA 140423 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 823 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 PZZ450-141230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T1200Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 823 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...S gusts 40 kt Fri morning. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell around 12 ft today and tonight. Southerly wind waves 7 to 9 ft expected Friday. NW swell rebuilding to 15 ft by Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ470-141230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T0500Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 823 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt late tonight and Friday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...West swell around 12 ft today and tonight. Southerly wind waves building to 10 to 12 ft late tonight and Friday. NW swell rebuilding to 16 to 18 ft Friday afternoon and evening. 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. && $$ PZZ455-475-141230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181215T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 823 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SATURDAY... * WINDS...S to SE winds at 20 to 30 kt expected late tonight into Friday morning. Gusts to 40 kt expected near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES/SEAS...West swell around 12 ft today and tonight. Southerly wind waves building to 7 to 9 ft late tonight and Friday. NW swell rebuilding to 14 to 16 ft Friday afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
718 WHUS76 KEKA 141101 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 301 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 PZZ450-141915- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.181214T1200Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 301 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...S winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 40 kt. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell 10 to 12 ft at 14 to 16 seconds. Southerly wind waves building to 7 to 9 ft at 7 to 9 seconds this morning. NW swell rebuilding to 15 ft by Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ470-141915- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 301 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt. * WAVES/SEAS...West swell around 12 ft at 14 to 16 seconds. Southerly wind waves 10 to 13 ft at 8 to 10 seconds. NW swell rebuilding to 16 to 18 ft this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ455-475-141915- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181215T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 301 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SATURDAY... * WINDS...S to SE winds at 20 to 30 kt. Localized gusts to 40 kt near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES/SEAS...West swell around 12 ft at 14 to 16 seconds. Southerly wind waves building to 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds this morning. NW swell rebuilding to 14 to 16 ft this afternoon and 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. && $$
202 WHUS76 KEKA 141206 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 406 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 PZZ450-142015- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 406 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WINDS...S winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 40 kt. * WAVES/SEAS...NW swell 10 to 12 ft at 14 to 16 seconds. Southerly wind waves building to 7 to 9 ft at 7 to 9 seconds this morning. NW swell rebuilding to 15 ft by Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ470-142015- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 406 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt. * WAVES/SEAS...West swell around 12 ft at 14 to 16 seconds. Southerly wind waves 10 to 13 ft at 8 to 10 seconds. NW swell rebuilding to 16 to 18 ft this afternoon and evening. 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. && $$ PZZ455-475-142015- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181215T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 406 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SATURDAY... * WINDS...S to SE winds at 20 to 30 kt. Localized gusts to 40 kt near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES/SEAS...West swell around 12 ft at 14 to 16 seconds. Southerly wind waves building to 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds this morning. NW swell rebuilding to 14 to 16 ft this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
273 WHUS76 KEKA 141705 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 905 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 PZZ450-470-142300- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 905 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...S winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 40 kt. * WAVES/SEAS...Combined seas 13 to 15 ft...building to 17 to 19 ft by this evening. 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. && $$ PZZ455-475-150115- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181215T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 905 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SATURDAY... * WINDS...S to SE winds at 20 to 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt especially around Cape Mendocino. * WAVES/SEAS...Combined seas 11 to 13 ft...building to 15 to 17 ft by this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
750 WHUS76 KEKA 142223 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 223 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 PZZ470-150630- /O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181214T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0019.181214T2223Z-181215T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0038.181216T0600Z-181217T0000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 223 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous Seas Warning, which is in effect until 3 AM PST Saturday. A Gale Warning has also been issued. This Gale Warning is in effect from 10 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday. The Gale Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...S winds 30 to 40 kt SAT night and SUN. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep seas 17 to 19 ft 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. 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. && $$ PZZ450-150630- /O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181214T2300Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0032.181216T1200Z-181217T0000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 223 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM PST Sunday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. The Gale Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...S wind gusts to 40 kt on SUN. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep seas 15 to 17 ft tonight...subsiding to 12 to 14 ft on SAT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ PZZ475-150630- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181216T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0038.181216T0600Z-181217T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 223 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * WINDS...S winds 30 to 40 kt late SAT night and SUN. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep seas 15 to 17 ft tonight...subsiding to 12 to 14 ft on SAT. 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. && $$ PZZ455-150630- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-181216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0032.181216T1200Z-181217T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 223 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Watch, which is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * WINDS...S wind gusts to 40 kt on SUN. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep seas 15 to 17 ft tonight...subsiding to 12 to 14 ft on SAT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$
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Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 3:16 AM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 11 hr | |
| Dec 12, 2:30 PM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 12 hr |
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