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Gale Warning 21, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at May 15, 2019, 2:25 PM PDT. It took effect at May 16, 2019, 2:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- May 15, 2019, 2:25 PM PDT (21:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 16, 2019, 2:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- May 16, 2019, 3:27 PM PDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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256 WHUS76 KEKA 152125 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 225 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 PZZ455-160300- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-190515T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190516T0300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 225 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Southerly increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt this afternoon and evening. Gusts to 40 kt near Cape Mendocino are possible. * WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds, becoming westerly 11 to 15 ft at 11 seconds on Thursday. 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. && $$ PZZ475-160530- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-190515T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190516T1500Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 225 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WINDS...Southerly increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt this afternoon and evening. Gusts to 40 kt near Cape Mendocino this evening. * WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds, becoming westerly 11 to 15 ft at 11 seconds on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ470-160530- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-190516T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0021.190516T0900Z-190516T1500Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 225 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southerly increasing to 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt this afternoon and evening. Gusts strengthen to 40 kt early Thursday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds, becoming westerly 7 to 11 ft at 10 seconds on Thursday. 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. && $$ PZZ450-160530- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.190516T0400Z-190517T0900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 225 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...Southerly increasing to 20 to 25 kt with a few gusts to 30 kt tonight, strongest near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 9 ft at 7 seconds, largest near Cape Mendocino. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
7 follow-up statements
476 WHUS76 KEKA 160105 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 605 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 PZZ455-160915- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190516T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0021.190516T0900Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 605 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southerly increasing to 25 to 35 kt this evening. Gusts strengthen to 45 kt Thursday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 12 feet at 9 seconds becoming southwest 14 feet at 10 seconds during Thursday morning. 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. && $$ PZZ450-160915- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.190516T0400Z-190516T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0021.190516T1200Z-190516T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 605 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM to 11 AM PDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southerly increasing to 20 to 30 kt kt with a few gusts to 35 kt tonight. Winds gusting to 40 kt out of the southeast during Thursday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 feet at 8, building to 12 feet at 9 seconds during Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ470-160915- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-190516T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0021.190516T0900Z-190516T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 605 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt during Thursday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...South 11 feet at 9 seconds building to 15 feet at 9 seconds during Thursday morning. 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. && $$ PZZ475-160915- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 605 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WINDS...South 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt during Thursday. * WAVES/SEAS...South 14 feet at 10 seconds building to 20 feet at 11 seconds during Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$
618 WHUS76 KEKA 160334 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 834 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 PZZ450-161145- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.190516T0400Z-190516T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.190516T1200Z-190516T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 834 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WINDS...Southerly increasing to 20 to 30 kt. Winds gusting to 40 kt out of the southeast during Thursday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 feet at 8, building to 12 feet at 9 seconds during Thursday morning. 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. && $$ PZZ470-161145- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-190516T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.190516T0900Z-190516T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 834 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt during Thursday morning. * WAVES/SEAS...South 11 feet at 9 seconds building to 15 feet at 9 seconds during Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ455-161145- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.190516T0900Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 834 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt Thursday. * WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 12 feet at 9 seconds becoming southwest 14 feet at 10 seconds during Thursday morning. 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. && $$ PZZ475-161145- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 834 PM PDT Wed May 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WINDS...South 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt during Thursday. * WAVES/SEAS...South 14 feet at 10 seconds building to 20 feet at 11 seconds during Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$
907 WHUS76 KEKA 161037 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 337 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 PZZ450-161800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.190516T1200Z-190516T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 337 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THIS MORNING... * WINDS...S 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt in the morning. Highest gusts near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...S to SW 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$ PZZ455-161845- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 337 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...SW 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt today. Highest gusts near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...SW building to 12 to 14 ft at 10 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$ PZZ470-161800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190516T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 337 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THIS MORNING... * WINDS...S 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt this morning... becoming W 15 to 25 kt during the afternoon. * WAVES...SW 10 to 13 ft at 10 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$ PZZ475-161845- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 337 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...S 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt today. * WAVES...SW building to 17 to 20 ft at 11 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$
332 WHUS76 KEKA 161528 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 828 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 PZZ450-162330- /O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190516T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.190516T1528Z-190517T0900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 828 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM PDT Friday. The Gale Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...S 20 to 25 kt with a few localized gusts to 35 kt this morning near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...S to SW 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ455-162330- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 828 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...SW 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt today. Highest gusts near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...SW building to 12 to 14 ft at 10 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$ PZZ470-161800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190516T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 828 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WINDS...S 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt this morning... becoming W 15 to 25 kt during the afternoon. * WAVES...S 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds and building West 10 to 13 ft at 12 seconds by this afternoon. 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. $$ PZZ475-162330- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 828 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...S 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt today. * WAVES...SW building to 17 to 20 ft at 11 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$
269 WHUS76 KEKA 161751 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1051 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 PZZ470-170200- /O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190516T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-190517T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1051 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 5 AM PDT Friday. The Gale Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...S 20 to 25 kt with a few localized gusts to 35 kt this morning near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...S to SW 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds. Larger waves 12 to 15 ft possible in a narrow band extending NW from 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. && $$ PZZ455-170000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1051 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...SW 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt today. Highest gusts near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...SW building to 12 to 14 ft at 10 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$ PZZ475-170000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1051 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...S 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt today. * WAVES...WSW building to 17 to 20 ft at 11 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$ PZZ450-170200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-190517T0900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1051 AM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...S 20 to 25 kt with a few localized gusts to 35 kt this morning near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...S to SW 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
664 WHUS76 KEKA 162106 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 206 PM PDT Thu May 16 2019 PZZ475-170300- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190517T0300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 206 PM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...W 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt today. * WAVES...WSW building to 17 to 20 ft at 11 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$ PZZ455-170000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190517T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 206 PM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...W 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt today. Highest gusts near Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...SW building to 14 to 16 ft at 11 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$ PZZ450-170515- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-190517T0900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 206 PM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...W 15 to 25 kt with a few localized gusts to 35 kt due west of Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...W 8 to 11 ft at 10 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ470-170515- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-190517T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 206 PM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...S 20 to 25 kt with a few localized gusts to 35 kt due west of Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...W 8 to 11 ft at 10 seconds. Larger waves 12 to 15 ft possible due west from Cape Mendocino. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
759 WHUS76 KEKA 162227 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 327 PM PDT Thu May 16 2019 PZZ455-170630- /O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190517T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0012.190516T2227Z-190517T0900Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 327 PM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous Seas Warning, which is in effect until 2 AM PDT Friday. The Gale Warning has been cancelled. WAVES...WSW building to 14 to 16 ft at 11 seconds. 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. && $$ PZZ475-170300- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190517T0300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 327 PM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...W 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt today. * WAVES...WSW building to 17 to 20 ft at 11 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$ PZZ450-170630- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-190517T0900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 327 PM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...W 15 to 25 kt with a few localized gusts to 35 kt due west of Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...W 8 to 11 ft at 10 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ470-170630- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-190517T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 327 PM PDT Thu May 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...S 20 to 25 kt with a few localized gusts to 35 kt due west of Cape Mendocino. * WAVES...W 8 to 11 ft at 10 seconds. Larger waves 12 to 15 ft possible due west from Cape Mendocino. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at May 15, 4:50 AM PDT, 9 hours 35 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 15, 4:50 AM PDT, 9 hours 35 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
450 AM PDT Wed May 15 2019
.SYNOPSIS...Periods of rain, below normal temperatures, and
breezy southerly winds are expected across the area today. Tonight
and Thursday showers and cool, breezy conditions are expected.
Mainly dry weather is expected for Friday although some frost is
possible Friday night. More rain is expected Saturday with showers
continuing into early next week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...A negatively tilted upper level trough and
associated deepening surface low are approaching the area this
morning. Ahead of this is a frontal boundary approaching from the
southwest. This will quickly spread across the area this morning.
There will be some southerly winds with gusts to 20 mph with this
initial boundary. Once this moves through there is expected to be
a break in the rain late in the morning or early afternoon. Winds
will increase in the afternoon ahead of a secondary front is
expected to cross the area. This will bring more rain to the
area starting mid-afternoon on the Mendocino coast and spreading
northeast. The rain totals for today are expected to generally be
around an inch with locally higher amounts on the south slopes and
less than a half inch in the rain shadowed areas such as Humboldt
Bay. The winds will increase as the surface deepens off the
coast. Current models show it deepening to around 991 MB this
evening about 150 miles west of Eureka. Gusts to 50 mph are
possible on the exposed coastal ridges, but most populated areas
will see gusts less than 40 mph.
Wednesday night into Thursday the upper level trough cuts off and
becomes vertically stacked with the surface low. Winds will
remain breezy, but will gradually diminish as the surface low
fills. Showers will continue, although rainfall is not expected to
be particularly heavy. Thursday night into Friday the upper level
low finally moves out of the area and high pressure builds in.
There may be a few showers lingering Friday morning but they
should diminish in the afternoon with high pressure building in
quickly. Temperatures aloft are chilly Friday morning, only around
1 or 2C at 850 MB. This will allow the higher elevations to be
close to freezing, but the extensive cloud cover should keep most
valleys from seeing frost or freezing temperatures. If any areas
were to clear out frost would be likely.
Friday night into Saturday will likely be the coldest night for
the valleys that remain clear. With the recent rain some valleys
will likely see fog form. Current models suggest the only places
that will see frost will be the Ruth Lake area and the valleys of
eastern Trinity county including Hayfork and Weaverville. It also
looks like high clouds associated with the next system could also
limit the frost potential. The frost could be much more
widespread if high clouds come in even a few hours later or fog is
less extensive than expected.
Saturday models are showing the rain starting late in the morning
as the next frontal boundary moves onshore. In the evening this
moves inland and the upper level trough moves onshore. Showers and
unseasonably cool temperatures are expected Sunday as the trough
moves onshore. Early next week models are showing continued cool
temperatures and more rain, however confidence is low on when
the shortwaves will move through bringing the rain. MKK
&&
.AVIATION...Warm front is lifting across the area this morning
leading to scattered showers and rapidly fluctuating ceilings.
Expect these showers to continue through most of the morning
before the cold front approaches the area this afternoon and
evening which will result in a more prolonged period of light to
moderate rain with lowered ceilings and visibilities through the
remainder of the TAF cycle. This front will also lead to gusty
southerly winds across the area today. This morning winds aloft
will increase a bit faster than winds at the surface therefore
there is a brief period of low level wind shear (LLWS) possible at
CEC. As surface winds increase this afternoon the threat for LLWS
will diminish however if surface winds drop off sooner than
expected tonight LLWS may need to be added towards the end of the
TAF period especially at ACV. /WCI
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.MARINE...Southerly winds and seas are still expected to rapidly
increase later this morning as a weather system approaches the
region. Gale force gusts will be possible across the southern
waters, however at this time it appears the aerial extent of such
gusts should be small enough to not warrant a gale warning. The
day shift will continue to monitor the situation and upgrade any
products that they feel are warranted. These southerlies will whip
up short period southerly seas this afternoon as well, and before
they have a chance to filter out will be reinforced by fresh
westerly seas generated behind the system early tomorrow morning.
This will lead to confused, washing-machine like conditions,
strongest in the southern waters but extending northward to Pt.
Saint George. Also on Thursday morning, an additional front will
approach the area leading to another bout of strong southerly
winds. These winds will also near gale force across the waters
however due to the short duration of the winds will maintain small
craft headlines at this time. Again, the day shift will analyze
the situation and future upgrades may be required if conditions
warrant. Winds and seas look to calm significantly on Friday
before yet another front works through the area on Saturday
leading to stronger southerly winds and steep seas. Winds will
drop off quickly on Sunday however steep seas will continue to
slowly diminish through early next week. /WCI /TDJ
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.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM PDT
Thursday for PZZ470.
Small Craft Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Friday
for PZZ455-475.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Eureka CA 454 AM PDT Wed May 15 2019 CAZ101>103-105-107-108-111-161200- Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast- Northern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity- Northeastern Mendocino Interior- 454 AM PDT Wed May 15 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A period of below normal inland temperatures and above normal rainfall across is expected through the next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. CAZ104-106-109-110-112-113-161200- Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior-Mendocino Coast- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 454 AM PDT Wed May 15 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Southerly winds will increase this afternoon over the ridges. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible on the exposed ridges near the coast. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A period of below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall across is expected through the next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 8:47 AM PDT | Gale Warning | EKA | 35 hr | |
| May 15, 1:21 PM PDT | Wind Advisory | EKA | Humboldt, Mendocino | 9 hr |
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