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Gale Warning 37, NWS Eureka, CA

December 12, 2018

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.

The area

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The facts

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

The text

As transmitted.

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Gale Watch is no longer in effect.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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 3:16 AM PSTGale WatchEKA11 hr
Dec 12, 2:30 PM PSTGale WatchEKA12 hr

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