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Small Craft Advisory 48, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at May 9, 2018, 3:06 AM PDT. It took effect at May 10, 2018, 1:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 19 hr.
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- Issued
- May 9, 2018, 3:06 AM PDT (10:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 10, 2018, 1:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- May 10, 2018, 8:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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643 WHUS76 KEKA 091006 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 306 AM PDT Wed May 9 2018 PZZ455-475-091815- /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180510T1800Z-180512T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180510T2000Z-180512T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T0800Z-180510T2000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 306 AM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This Small Craft Advisory is in effect from 1 AM to 1 PM PDT Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Increasing north winds on Thursday with northerly 25 to 35 kt expected on Friday. Gusts to 45 kt possible, especially across the outer waters and near Cape Mendocino. Winds will diminish late Friday night. * WAVES...Steep, building to 12 to 15 feet nearshore and 15 to 18 feet across the outer waters by Friday. Winds will diminish late Friday night. 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. && $$ PZZ450-091815- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T1400Z-180511T1900Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180511T1900Z-180512T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 306 AM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO NOON PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM Thursday to noon PDT Friday. * WINDS...Increasing north winds on Thursday with northerly 25 to 30 kt expected on Friday. Gusts to 40 kt possible, especially near Pt St George. * WAVES...Steep, building to 10 to 14 feet on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ470-091815- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T1400Z-180511T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180511T0900Z-180513T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 306 AM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM Thursday to 2 AM PDT Friday. * WINDS...Increasing north winds on Thursday with northerly 20 to 30 kt possible on Friday. Gusts to 45 kt possible. * WAVES...Steep, building to 14 to 17 feet across the outer waters by Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. && $$
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108 WHUS76 KEKA 091555 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 855 AM PDT Wed May 9 2018 PZZ455-475-100000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T0800Z-180510T2000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180510T2000Z-180512T1200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 855 AM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...Increasing north winds on Thursday with northerly 25 to 35 kt expected on Friday. Gusts to 45 kt possible, especially across the outer waters and near Cape Mendocino. Winds will diminish late Friday night. * WAVES...Steep, building to 12 to 15 feet nearshore and 15 to 18 feet across the outer waters by Friday. Winds will diminish late Friday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ450-100000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T1400Z-180511T1900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180511T1900Z-180512T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 855 AM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO NOON PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WINDS...Increasing north winds on Thursday with northerly 25 to 30 kt expected on Friday. Gusts to 40 kt possible, especially near Pt St George. * WAVES...Steep, building to 10 to 14 feet on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. && $$ PZZ470-100000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T1400Z-180511T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180511T0900Z-180513T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 855 AM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Increasing north winds on Thursday with northerly 20 to 30 kt possible on Friday. Gusts to 45 kt possible. * WAVES...Steep, building to 14 to 17 feet across the outer waters by Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
214 WHUS76 KEKA 092128 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 228 PM PDT Wed May 9 2018 PZZ455-475-100530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T0800Z-180510T2000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180510T2000Z-180512T1200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 228 PM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...Increasing north winds on Thursday with northerly 25 to 35 kt expected on Friday. Gusts to 45 kt possible, especially across the outer waters and near Cape Mendocino. Winds will diminish late Friday night. * WAVES...Steep, building to 12 to 15 feet nearshore and 15 to 18 feet across the outer waters by Friday. Winds will diminish late Friday night. 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. && $$ PZZ450-100530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T1400Z-180511T1900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180511T1900Z-180512T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 228 PM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO NOON PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WINDS...Increasing north winds on Thursday with northerly 25 to 30 kt expected on Friday. Gusts to 40 kt possible, especially near Pt St George. * WAVES...Steep, building to 10 to 14 feet on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ470-100530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T1400Z-180511T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180511T0900Z-180513T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 228 PM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Increasing north winds on Thursday with northerly 20 to 30 kt possible on Friday. Gusts to 45 kt possible. * WAVES...Steep, building to 14 to 17 feet across the outer waters by Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. && $$
738 WHUS76 KEKA 100336 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 836 PM PDT Wed May 9 2018 PZZ455-475-101145- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T0800Z-180510T2000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180510T2000Z-180512T1200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 836 PM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...northerly 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt Thu and Fri. * SEAS...steep from 9 to 12 ft Thu afternoon and evening, then 15 to 20 FEET late Thu night through Fri night. Highest seas will be around Cape Mendocino and beyond 10NM from shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ450-101145- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T1400Z-180511T1600Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180511T1600Z-180512T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 836 PM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WINDS...Increasing north winds on Thursday with northerly 25 to 30 kt expected on Friday. Gusts to 40 kt possible, especially near Pt St George. * SEAS...Steep, building to 10 to 14 ft on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. && $$ PZZ470-101145- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T1400Z-180511T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180511T0300Z-180513T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 836 PM PDT Wed May 9 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WINDS...northerly 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt Thu night and Fri. * SEAS...steep from 10 to 12 ft Thu night, then 14 to 18 FEET Fri through Fri night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
275 WHUS76 KEKA 100941 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 241 AM PDT Thu May 10 2018 PZZ450-101745- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T1400Z-180511T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180511T0300Z-180512T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180511T1600Z-180512T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 241 AM PDT Thu May 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Saturday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Increasing north winds through today with northerly 25 to 30 kt expected tonight into Friday. Gusts to 40 kt on Friday, especially near Pt St George. * SEAS...Steep, building to 10 to 14 ft on Friday. 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. && $$ PZZ470-101745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.180510T1400Z-180511T0300Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0017.180511T0300Z-180513T0400Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180511T0300Z-180513T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 241 AM PDT Thu May 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Saturday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...northerly increasing to 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt tonight and Friday. * SEAS...steep building to 10 to 12 ft by this evening. Then continue to build to 14 to 18 FEET Friday through Friday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ455-475-101745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-180510T2000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180510T2000Z-180512T1200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 241 AM PDT Thu May 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...Northerly increasing to 30 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt by late this afternoon and remaining elevated through Friday. A few gusts to 50 KT possible Friday afternoon. * SEAS...steep from 9 to 12 ft this afternoon and evening, then 15 to 20 FEET late Thu night through Friday night. Highest seas will be around Cape Mendocino and beyond 10NM from shore. 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. && $$
829 WHUS76 KEKA 101521 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 821 AM PDT Thu May 10 2018 PZZ450-102330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-180511T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180511T0300Z-180512T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 821 AM PDT Thu May 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...Increasing north winds through today with northerly 25 to 30 kt expected tonight into Friday. Gusts to 40 kt on Friday, especially near Pt St George. * SEAS...Steep, building to 10 to 14 ft on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ470-102330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-180511T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180511T0300Z-180513T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 821 AM PDT Thu May 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...northerly increasing to 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt tonight and Friday. * SEAS...steep building to 10 to 12 ft by this evening. Then continue to build to 14 to 18 FEET Friday through Friday night. 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. && $$ PZZ455-475-102330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-180510T2000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180510T2000Z-180512T1200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 821 AM PDT Thu May 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...Northerly increasing to 30 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt by late this afternoon and remaining elevated through Friday. A few gusts to 50 KT possible Friday afternoon. * SEAS...steep from 9 to 12 ft this afternoon and evening, then 15 to 20 FEET late Thu night through Friday night. Highest seas will be around Cape Mendocino and beyond 10NM from shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
617 WHUS76 KEKA 102139 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 239 PM PDT Thu May 10 2018 PZZ450-110545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-180511T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180511T0300Z-180512T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 239 PM PDT Thu May 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...North winds 25 to 30 kt expected tonight into Friday. Gusts to 40 kt on Friday, especially near Pt St George. * SEAS...Steep, building to 10 to 14 ft on Friday. 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. && $$ PZZ470-110545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-180511T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.180511T0300Z-180513T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 239 PM PDT Thu May 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...Northerly increasing to 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt tonight and Friday. * SEAS...Steep building 10 to 12 ft by this evening and 14 to 18 ft Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ455-475-110545- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180512T1200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 239 PM PDT Thu May 10 2018 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...Northerly increasing to 30 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt. A few gusts to 50 KT possible Friday afternoon. * SEAS...Steep 9 to 12 ft building 15 to 20 ft Friday. Highest seas will be around Cape Mendocino and beyond 10NM from shore. 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. && $$
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Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 3:06 AM PDT | Gale Warning | EKA | 4 days |
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