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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Eureka, CA

February 17, 2018

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 17, 2018, 3:00 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2018, 9:00 PM PST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 17, 2018, 3:00 PM PST (23:00 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2018, 9:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 18, 2018, 8:22 AM PST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

573 
WHUS76 KEKA 172300
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
300 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

PZZ475-180700-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180220T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0008.180218T1700Z-180219T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.180218T0500Z-180218T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
300 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

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

* WINDS...N 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt today. N winds will
  increase to 25 to 35 kt with occasional gusts up to 40 kt for 
  Sunday and Monday.

* WAVES...Combined seas of 8 to 11 ft. A large and long period
  swell will build into the waters on Sunday and Monday. In
  addition, steep short period waves will build into the area from
  the strong northerly winds. The result will be combined seas of
  20 to 25 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-180700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.180218T0500Z-180218T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0008.180218T1700Z-180219T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
300 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 9 AM Sunday to 3 PM PST Monday. 

* WINDS...N 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt today. N winds will 
  increase to 25 to 35 kt with occasional gusts up to 40 kt for 
  Sunday and Monday.

* WAVES...Combined seas around 8 ft today. A large and long period
  swell will build into the waters on Sunday and Monday. In
  addition, steep short period waves will build into the area from
  the strong northerly winds. The result will be combined seas of
  20 to 25 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-180700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.180218T1100Z-180218T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0003.180218T2300Z-180219T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
300 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PST
SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous
Seas Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM PST
Monday. 

* WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 30 kt on Sunday.

* WAVES/SEAS...Combined seas around 5 to 8 ft today. A large and
  long period swell will build into the waters on Sunday and
  Monday. In addition, steep short period waves will build into
  the area from the strong northerly winds. The result will be
  combined seas of 15 to 20 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-180700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.180218T1100Z-180219T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
300 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt on Sunday.

* WAVES/SEAS...Combined seas around 5 to 8 ft today. A large and 
  long period swell will build into the waters on Sunday and 
  Monday. In addition, steep short period waves will build into 
  the area from the strong northerly winds. 

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
900 
WHUS76 KEKA 180435
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
835 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

PZZ470-181245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.180218T0500Z-180218T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.180218T1700Z-180219T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
835 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WINDS...N 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt tonight. N winds will
  increase to 25 to 35 kt with occasional gusts up to 40 kt for 
  Sunday and Monday. 

* WAVES...A large and long period swell will build into the 
  waters on Sunday and Monday. In addition, steep short period 
  waves will build into the area from the strong northerly winds. 
  The result will be combined seas of 20 to 25 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.180218T0500Z-180218T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.180218T1700Z-180219T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
835 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WINDS...N 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt tonight. N winds will
  increase to 25 to 35 kt with occasional gusts up to 40 kt for 
  Sunday and Monday. 

* WAVES...A large and long period swell will build into the 
  waters on Sunday and Monday. In addition, steep short period 
  waves will build into the area from the strong northerly winds. 
  The result will be combined seas of 20 to 25 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-181245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.180218T1100Z-180218T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.180218T2300Z-180219T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
835 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PST
SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO
3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 30 kt on Sunday.

* WAVES/SEAS...A large and long period swell will build into the 
  waters on Sunday and Monday. In addition, steep short period 
  waves will build into the area from the strong northerly winds. 
  The result will be combined seas of 15 to 20 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-181245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.180218T1100Z-180219T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
835 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO
3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt on Sunday.

* WAVES/SEAS...A large and long period swell will build into the
  waters on Sunday and Monday. In addition, steep short period
  waves will build into the area from the strong northerly winds.
  The result will be combined seas of 13 to 18 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
976 
WHUS76 KEKA 181101
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

PZZ455-181915-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180219T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0003.180219T0200Z-180219T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM PST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous
Seas Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM
PST Monday. 

* WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt today.

* WAVES/SEAS...A large and long period swell will build into the
  waters today and Monday. In addition, steep short period waves 
  will build into the area from the strong northerly winds. The 
  result will be combined seas of 14 to 19 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-181915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180218T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.180218T1700Z-180219T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WINDS...N winds will increase to 25 to 35 kt with occasional
  gusts up to 40 kt through Monday. 

* WAVES...A large and long period swell will build into the waters
  today and Monday. In addition, steep short period waves will 
  build into the area from the strong northerly winds. The result 
  will be combined seas of 20 to 25 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180218T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.180218T1700Z-180219T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WINDS...N winds will increase to 25 to 35 kt with occasional
  gusts up to 40 kt through Monday. 

* WAVES...A large and long period swell will build into the waters
  today and Monday. In addition, steep short period waves will 
  build into the area from the strong northerly winds. The result 
  will be combined seas of 20 to 25 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-181915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180218T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.180218T2300Z-180219T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
301 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 30 kt today.

* WAVES/SEAS...A large and long period swell will build into the
  waters today and Monday. In addition, steep short period waves 
  will build into the area from the strong northerly winds. The 
  result will be combined seas of 15 to 20 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$
654 
WHUS76 KEKA 181622
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
822 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

PZZ470-190030-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180218T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.180218T1700Z-180219T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
822 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

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

* WINDS...N winds will increase to 25 to 35 kt with occasional 
  gusts up to 40 kt through Monday. 

* WAVES...A large and long period swell will build into the 
  waters today and Monday. In addition, steep short period waves 
  will build into the area from the strong northerly winds. The 
  result will be combined seas of 20 to 25 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-190030-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180218T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.180218T1700Z-180219T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
822 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

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

* WINDS...N winds will increase to 25 to 35 kt with occasional 
  gusts up to 40 kt through Monday. 

* WAVES...A large and long period swell will build into the 
  waters today and Monday. In addition, steep short period waves 
  will build into the area from the strong northerly winds. The 
  result will be combined seas of 20 to 25 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-190030-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180218T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SI.Y.0001.180218T1622Z-180219T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0003.180218T1700Z-180219T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
822 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory for winds, which is in effect until 3 PM PST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. 

* WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 30 kt today.

* WAVES/SEAS...A large and long period swell will build into the 
  waters today and Monday. In addition, steep short period waves 
  will build into the area from the strong northerly winds. The 
  result will be combined seas of 15 to 20 feet. 

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-190030-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180219T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SI.Y.0001.180218T1622Z-180219T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0003.180218T1700Z-180219T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
822 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
MONDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory for winds, which is in effect until 3 PM PST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. 

* WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt today.

* WAVES/SEAS...A large and long period swell will build into the 
  waters today and Monday. In addition, steep short period waves 
  will build into the area from the strong northerly winds. The 
  result will be combined seas of 14 to 19 feet. 

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 2:49 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA30 hr
Feb 17, 3:40 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Trinity51 hr
Feb 17, 3:00 PM PSTGale WarningEKA48 hr
Feb 17, 3:00 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningEKA48 hr

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