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Gale Warning 12, NWS Eureka, CA

March 21, 2019

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 21, 2019, 2:50 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 22, 2019, 4:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2019, 2:50 AM PDT (09:50 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2019, 4:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2019, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

521 
WHUS76 KEKA 210950
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

PZZ470-211800-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0011.190322T1100Z-190322T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0012.190322T1100Z-190322T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PDT Friday. The Gale Watch
is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...Southerly 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt by Friday 
  morning. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 sec...with a west 
  northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for combined 
  seas to 14 ft. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-211800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T1100Z-190322T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PDT Friday. 

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-211800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T0700Z-190322T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 4 PM PDT
Friday. 

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. 

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
111 
WHUS76 KEKA 211558
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

PZZ470-220000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.190322T1100Z-190322T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt by Friday 
  morning. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 sec...with a west 
  northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for combined 
  seas to 14 ft. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-220000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T1100Z-190322T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-220000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T0700Z-190322T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. 

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.

&&

$$
967 
WHUS76 KEKA 212156
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

PZZ470-220600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0012.190322T1100Z-190322T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
256 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt Friday 
  morning. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 sec...with a west 
  northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for combined 
  seas to 14 ft. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-220600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T1100Z-190323T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
256 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 13 ft.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-220600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T0700Z-190323T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
256 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 13 ft.
  

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.

&&

$$
405 
WHUS76 KEKA 220349
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
849 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

PZZ470-221200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.190322T1100Z-190322T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
849 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt Friday 
  morning. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds...with a west to
  northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for combined
  seas to 14 ft on Friday. Hazardous seas will continue into 
  Saturday.
  

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-221200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T1100Z-190324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
849 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt on Friday.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 13 ft on 
  Friday. Hazardous seas will continue into Saturday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-221200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T0700Z-190324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
849 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt Friday.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 13 ft on 
  Friday. Hazardous seas will continue into Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$
075 
WHUS76 KEKA 220948
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
248 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ470-221800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0012.190322T1100Z-190322T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 kt with gusts around 40 kt this
  morning, easing abruptly and becoming westerly later this
  afternoon.
  

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds...with a west to
  northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for combined
  seas to 14 ft. Seas will remain elevated through Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-221800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T1100Z-190324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
248 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and
  becoming westerly later this afternoon.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through Saturday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-221800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and
  becoming westerly this afternoon.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$
932 
WHUS76 KEKA 221545
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
845 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ470-221800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190322T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
845 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt this morning,
  easing abruptly and becoming westerly later this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds...with a west 
  to northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for 
  combined seas to 14 ft. Seas will remain elevated through 
  Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-222345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
845 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and 
  becoming westerly later this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through Saturday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-222345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
845 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and 
  becoming westerly this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$
444 
WHUS76 KEKA 221801
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ470-230215-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190322T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM PDT Sunday. 

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and 
  becoming westerly later this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 13 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through Saturday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-230215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and 
  becoming westerly later this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through Saturday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-230215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and 
  becoming westerly this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 21, 2:50 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA3 days

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