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Gale Warning 2, NWS Eureka, CA

January 7, 2019

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Jan 7, 2019, 3:05 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 7, 2019, 6:00 PM PST. It was in force for 45 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 7, 2019, 3:05 AM PST (11:05 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 7, 2019, 6:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 9, 2019, 3:00 PM PST
In force
45 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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369 
WHUS76 KEKA 071105
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
305 AM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

PZZ470-475-071915-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.190107T1700Z-190108T0200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
305 AM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Wednesday.
A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This Small Craft
Advisory is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this
evening. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely late Monday through early
  Wednesday. Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt, with gusts
  up to 45 kt possible.

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 21 to 24
  feet by early Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-071915-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
305 AM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Wednesday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely late Monday through early  
  Wednesday. Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt, with gusts
  up to 45 kt possible.

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 20 to 24 ft
  between late Monday and early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-071915-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.190108T1400Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
305 AM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM Tuesday to 3 PM PST
Wednesday. 

* WINDS...Southerly winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt, with
  localized gusts to up to 40 kt near Cape Mendocino.

* WAVES/SEAS...A combination of steep southerly seas and a
  building large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 13
  to 15 ft for most of the zone between late Monday and early 
  Wednesday. Combined seas seas will be much higher near Cape 
  Mendocino, upwards of 20 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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
913 
WHUS76 KEKA 071716
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
916 AM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

PZZ470-475-080130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190108T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
916 AM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely late Monday through early
  Wednesday. Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt, with gusts
  up to 45 kt. Occasional gusts to 50 kt.

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 21 to 24 
  feet by early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-080130-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
916 AM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely late Monday through early 
  Wednesday. Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt, with 
  gusts up to 45 kt possible. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 20 to 24 
  ft between late Monday and early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-080130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.190108T1400Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
916 AM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt, with 
  localized gusts to up to 40 kt near Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES/SEAS...A combination of steep southerly seas and a 
  building large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 
  13 to 15 ft for most of the zone between late Monday and early 
  Wednesday. Combined seas seas will be much higher near Cape 
  Mendocino, upwards of 20 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.

&&

$$
728 
WHUS76 KEKA 072301
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 PM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

PZZ470-475-080715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190108T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 PM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely late Monday through early
  Wednesday. Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt, with gusts
  up to 45 kt. Brief period of storm force gusts likely Tuesday
  afternoon and evening. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 22 to 26 
  feet by early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-080715-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 PM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely late Monday through early 
  Wednesday. Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt, with 
  gusts up to 45 kt possible. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 20 to 24 
  ft between late Monday and early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-080715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.190108T1400Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
301 PM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt, with 
  localized gusts to up to 40 kt near Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES/SEAS...A combination of steep southerly seas and a 
  building large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 
  13 to 15 ft for most of the zone between late Monday and early 
  Wednesday. Combined seas seas will be much higher near Cape 
  Mendocino, upwards of 20 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.

&&

$$
162 
WHUS76 KEKA 080510
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
910 PM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

PZZ455-470-475-081315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
910 PM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely through early Wednesday.
  Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt.
  Local storm force gusts likely Tuesday afternoon and evening.

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 22 to 26 
  feet by early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-081315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.190108T0510Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
910 PM PST Mon Jan 7 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt later tonight
  and Tuesday, with localized gusts to up to 40 kt near Cape 
  Mendocino.
 
* WAVES/SEAS...A combination of steep southerly seas and a
  building large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 13
  to 18 ft for most of the zone on Tuesday and early Wednesday.
  Combined seas seas will be higher near Cape Mendocino, upwards 
  of 20 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.

&&

$$
059 
WHUS76 KEKA 081053
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
253 AM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

PZZ470-081900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
253 AM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely through early Wednesday.
  Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.
  Localized storm force gusts likely this afternoon and evening. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 22 to 26 
  feet by early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-081900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
253 AM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely through early Wednesday.
  Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt, with gusts to around
  45 kt. Localized storm force gusts likely this afternoon and 
  evening. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 22 to 26 
  feet by early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-081900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
253 AM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt, with gusts up
  to 35 kt. Stronger gusts around 40 kt around Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES/SEAS...A combination of steep southerly seas and a 
  building large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 
  13 to 18 ft for most of the zone on Tuesday and early 
  Wednesday. Combined seas seas will be higher near Cape 
  Mendocino, upwards of 20 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.

&&

$$
015 
WHUS76 KEKA 081642
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
842 AM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

PZZ470-090045-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
842 AM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

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

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely through early Wednesday. 
  Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Localized storm force gusts likely this afternoon and 
  evening. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 22 to 26 
  feet by early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-090045-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
842 AM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely through early Wednesday. 
  Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt, with gusts to around 
  45 kt. Localized storm force gusts likely this afternoon and 
  evening. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 22 to 26 
  feet by early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-090045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
842 AM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt, with gusts 
  up to 35 kt. Stronger gusts around 40 kt around Cape 
  Mendocino. 

* WAVES/SEAS...A combination of steep southerly seas and a 
  building large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 
  13 to 18 ft for most of the zone on Tuesday and early 
  Wednesday. Combined seas seas will be higher near Cape 
  Mendocino, upwards of 20 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.

&&

$$
910 
WHUS76 KEKA 082242
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
242 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

PZZ470-090645-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
242 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

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

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely through early Wednesday.
  Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.
  Localized storm force gusts to 50 kt likely this afternoon and 
  evening. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 22 to 26 
  feet by early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-090645-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
242 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely through early Wednesday. 
  Sustained southerly winds of 25 to 35 kt, with gusts to around 
  45 kt. Localized storm force gusts likely this afternoon and 
  evening. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 22 to 26 
  feet by early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-090645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
242 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly winds increasing to 20 to 25 kt, with gusts 
  up to 35 kt. Stronger gusts around 40 kt around Cape 
  Mendocino. 

* WAVES/SEAS...A combination of steep southerly seas and a 
  building large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 
  13 to 18 ft for most of the zone on Tuesday and early 
  Wednesday. Combined seas seas will be higher near Cape 
  Mendocino, upwards of 20 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.

&&

$$
204 
WHUS76 KEKA 090417
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
817 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

PZZ470-091230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
817 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

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

* WINDS...South winds 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 20 to 26
  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.


&&

$$

PZZ455-475-091230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
817 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly winds 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 20 to 24
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-091230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
817 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southeasterly winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to
  35 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...A combination of steep southerly seas and a
  building large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 15
  to 20 ft. Combined seas near 24 feet are expected near Cape
  Mendocino. 

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.

&&

$$
079 
WHUS76 KEKA 090758
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1158 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

PZZ450-091600-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1158 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect until 3 PM PST Wednesday. The Small Craft
Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...Southeasterly winds 25 to 35 kt with occasional gusts to
  40 kt. Strongest gusts expected near Cape Mendocino.

* WAVES/SEAS...A combination of steep southerly seas and a 
  building large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 
  15 to 20 ft. Combined seas near 24 feet are expected near Cape 
  Mendocino. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-091600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1158 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

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

* WINDS...South winds 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt.

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 20 to 26 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-091600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1158 PM PST Tue Jan 8 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly winds 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a building 
  large westerly swell will generate combined seas of 20 to 24 
  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.

&&

$$
672 
WHUS76 KEKA 091046
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
246 AM PST Wed Jan 9 2019

PZZ450-470-091900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
246 AM PST Wed Jan 9 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Southeasterly winds 25 to 35 kt, with occasional gusts 
  to 45 kt. Strongest gusts expected near Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES/SEAS...A combination of steep southerly seas and a large 
  westerly swell will generate combined seas of 18 to 24 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-091700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
246 AM PST Wed Jan 9 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...Southerly winds 20 to 30 kt, with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a large 
  westerly swell will generate combined seas of 20 to 24 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.

&&

$$
953 
WHUS76 KEKA 091701
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
901 AM PST Wed Jan 9 2019

PZZ455-475-100115-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0005.190109T1701Z-190110T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
901 AM PST Wed Jan 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...S 20 to 30 kt, easing to 15 to 25 kt this afternoon.

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a large
  westerly swell will generate combined seas of 18 to 22 ft today,
  subsiding to 14 to 16 ft tonight.
  

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.

$$

PZZ450-470-092300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
901 AM PST Wed Jan 9 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SE 25 to 35 kt with occasional gusts to 40 kt through
  mid-afternoon. Strongest gusts expected near Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a large
  westerly swell will generate combined seas of 20 to 24 ft,
  subsiding to 14 to 17 ft tonight.
  

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.

$$
746 
WHUS76 KEKA 092315
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
315 PM PST Wed Jan 9 2019

PZZ470-100500-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0004.190109T2315Z-190110T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
315 PM PST Wed Jan 9 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... 

* WINDS...S easing to 15 to 20 kt tonight, then increasing again
  on Thursday.

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a large
  westerly swell will generate combined seas of 14 to 17 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.

$$

PZZ450-100715-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190109T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190110T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
315 PM PST Wed Jan 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS...S 15 to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt overnight tonight.

* WAVES...A combination of southerly seas and a large westerly 
  swell will generate combined seas of 14 to 16 ft tonight. 

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.

$$

PZZ455-475-100715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190110T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
315 PM PST Wed Jan 9 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THURSDAY...

* WINDS...S 10 to 20 kt tonight.

* WAVES...A combination of southerly seas and a large westerly
  swell will generate combined seas of 14 to 16 ft tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for 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
Jan 7, 3:05 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA15 hr
Jan 7, 3:05 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA45 hr
Jan 7, 4:03 AM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity59 hr
Jan 7, 2:52 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino42 hr

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Sources

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