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Gale Warning 31, NWS Eureka, CA

August 14, 2019

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Aug 14, 2019, 3:02 PM PDT. It took effect at Aug 15, 2019, 3:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 69 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Aug 14, 2019, 3:02 PM PDT (22:02 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 15, 2019, 3:00 AM PDT
Expired
Aug 18, 2019, 12:00 AM PDT
In force
69 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

468 
WHUS76 KEKA 142202
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

PZZ450-150615-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190816T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.190815T0700Z-190817T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
302 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt by Thursday. 
  Gusts to 30 kt near Point Saint George and Cape Mendocino.

* WAVES...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds building to 9 to 11 ft at 9
  seconds on Thursday. Highest waves near Point Saint George and 
  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.

$$

PZZ470-150615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190815T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0020.190815T1000Z-190816T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0031.190815T1000Z-190817T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
302 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts to 35 kt by late tonight.

* WAVES...N 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds, building to 12 to 14 ft at 
  10 seconds by late 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.

$$

PZZ475-150615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190815T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0020.190815T1000Z-190816T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0031.190815T1000Z-190817T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
302 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt.

* WAVES...N 8 to 10 ft at 8 seconds, building to 12 to 14 ft at 
  10 seconds by late 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.

$$

PZZ455-150615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190817T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
302 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

* WINDS...NW to N increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt 
  downwind of Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW building to 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds building to 9 to
  11 ft at 9 seconds by late 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.

$$
13 follow-up statements
983 
WHUS76 KEKA 150336
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
836 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

PZZ470-151145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190815T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.190815T1000Z-190817T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
836 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
PDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts to 35 kt by late tonight.

* WAVES...N 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds, building to 12 to 14 ft at 
  10 seconds by late 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.

$$

PZZ475-151145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190815T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.190815T1000Z-190817T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
836 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
PDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt.

* WAVES...N 8 to 10 ft at 8 seconds, building to 12 to 14 ft at 
  10 seconds by late 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.

$$

PZZ450-151145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.190815T0700Z-190817T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
836 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

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

* WINDS...N 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt by Thursday. 
  Gusts to 30 kt near Point Saint George and Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds building to 9 to 11 ft at 9 
  seconds on Thursday. Highest waves near Point Saint George and 
  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.

$$

PZZ455-151145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190817T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
836 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...NW to N increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt 
  downwind of Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW building to 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds building to 9 to 
  11 ft at 9 seconds by late 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.

$$
663 
WHUS76 KEKA 150953
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
253 AM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

PZZ470-151800-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190815T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0031.190815T1000Z-190817T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
253 AM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds, building to 12 to 14 ft at 10
  seconds by late 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-151800-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190815T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0031.190815T1000Z-190817T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
253 AM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 8 to 10 ft at 8 seconds, building to 12 to 14 ft at 10
  seconds by late 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-151800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190817T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
253 AM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Local gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint 
  George and Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds building to 9 to 11 ft at 9
  seconds today. Highest waves near Point Saint George and 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.

$$

PZZ455-151800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190817T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
253 AM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NW to N increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt 
  downwind of Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW building to 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds building to 9 to 
  11 ft at 9 seconds by late 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.

$$
703 
WHUS76 KEKA 151611
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
911 AM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

PZZ470-475-160015-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190817T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
911 AM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N building to 12 to 14 ft at 10 seconds by late today. 

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.

$$

PZZ450-160015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190817T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
911 AM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

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

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...N building to 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds today. Highest 
  waves near Point Saint George and 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.

$$

PZZ455-160015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190817T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
911 AM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

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

* WINDS...NW to N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt downwind of Cape 
  Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW building to 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds today.
 
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.

$$
888 
WHUS76 KEKA 152123
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
223 PM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

PZZ470-475-160530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
223 PM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N building to 12 to 14 ft at 10 seconds by late today.

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.

$$

PZZ450-160530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
223 PM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...N building to 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds today. Highest 
  waves near Point Saint George and 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.

$$

PZZ455-160530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
223 PM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...NW to N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt downwind of Cape 
  Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW building to 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds today.

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.

$$
148 
WHUS76 KEKA 160336
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
836 PM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

PZZ470-475-161145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
836 PM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 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.

$$

PZZ450-161145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
836 PM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...N building to 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds. Highest waves 
  near Point Saint George and 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.

$$

PZZ455-161145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
836 PM PDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...NW to N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt downwind of Cape 
  Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW building to 9 to 11 ft at 9 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.

$$
598 
WHUS76 KEKA 160913
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
213 AM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

PZZ470-475-161715-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
213 AM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 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.

$$

PZZ450-161715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
213 AM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...N building to 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds. Highest waves 
  near Point Saint George and 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.

$$

PZZ455-161715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
213 AM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...NW to N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt downwind of Cape 
  Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW building to 9 to 11 ft at 9 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.

$$
201 
WHUS76 KEKA 161554
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
854 AM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

PZZ470-475-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
854 AM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT SATURDAY 
NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 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.

$$

PZZ450-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
854 AM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...N 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds. Highest waves near Point 
  Saint George and 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.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
854 AM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...NW to N 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt. 

* WAVES...NW building to 9 to 11 ft at 9 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.

$$
304 
WHUS76 KEKA 162143
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
243 PM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

PZZ470-475-170545-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
243 PM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT SATURDAY 
NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 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.

$$

PZZ450-170545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190818T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
243 PM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON SUNDAY...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino tonight. 

* WAVES...N 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds. Highest waves near Point 
  Saint George and 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.

$$

PZZ455-170545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190819T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
243 PM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NW to N 15 to 25 kt. Occasional gusts to 35 kt near Cape
  Mendocino.

* WAVES...NW 9 to 11 ft at 9 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.

$$
096 
WHUS76 KEKA 170344
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
844 PM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

PZZ470-475-171145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
844 PM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 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.

$$

PZZ450-171145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190818T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
844 PM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino tonight. 

* WAVES...N 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds. Highest waves near Point 
  Saint George and 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.

$$

PZZ455-171145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190819T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
844 PM PDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NW to N 15 to 25 kt. Occasional gusts to 35 kt near 
  Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW 8 to 11 ft at 9 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.

$$
763 
WHUS76 KEKA 170956
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 AM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

PZZ470-475-171800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
256 AM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 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.

$$

PZZ450-171800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190818T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
256 AM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino tonight. 

* WAVES...N 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds. Highest waves near Point 
  Saint George and 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.

$$

PZZ455-171800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190819T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
256 AM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NW to N 15 to 25 kt. Occasional gusts to 35 kt near 
  Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW 8 to 11 ft at 9 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.

$$
341 
WHUS76 KEKA 171540
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
840 AM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

PZZ470-475-172345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
840 AM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 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.

$$

PZZ450-172345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190818T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
840 AM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino tonight. 

* WAVES...N 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds. Highest waves near Point 
  Saint George and 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.

$$

PZZ455-172345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190819T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
840 AM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NW to N 15 to 25 kt. Occasional gusts to 35 kt near 
  Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW 8 to 11 ft at 9 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.

$$
139 
WHUS76 KEKA 172115
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
215 PM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

PZZ470-475-180515-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 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.

$$

PZZ450-180515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190818T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
215 PM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...N 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino tonight. 

* WAVES...N 9 to 11 ft at 9 seconds. Highest waves near Point 
  Saint George and 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.

$$

PZZ455-180515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190819T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
215 PM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NW to N 15 to 25 kt. Occasional gusts to 35 kt near 
  Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW 8 to 11 ft at 9 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.

$$
370 
WHUS76 KEKA 180339
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
839 PM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

PZZ470-475-180700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-190818T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
839 PM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS...N 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES...N 10 to 12 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.

$$

PZZ450-181145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-190818T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
839 PM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...N 10 to 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Point Saint George 
  and Cape Mendocino tonight. 

* WAVES...N 7 to 9 ft at 8 seconds. Highest waves near Point 
  Saint George and Cape Mendocino. 

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.

$$

PZZ455-181145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-190819T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
839 PM PDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NW to N 10 to 20 kt. Occasional gusts to 35 kt near 
  Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...NW 7 to 9 ft at 8 seconds.

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.

$$

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 Aug 14, 2:56 PM PDT, 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 14, 2:56 PM PDT, 6 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

.SYNOPSIS...Warm interior temperatures will continue through
Friday, followed by a return to near normal temperatures by the
weekend. Nighttime and morning coastal cloudiness will continue
through most of the week, with clearing by mid-morning each day.
Mostly dry conditions are expected to continue.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Low cloudiness pulled away from the coast early this
morning as low-level offshore flow increased. Over the past few
hours, low clouds have been trying to form just off the coast,
with some moving onshore across the S portion of Humboldt Bay to
near Cape Mendocino. Indications are that clouds will expand
across the coastal waters into the evening hours. However, this
cloud deck will likely continue to be eroded on the N side by
increasing northerly winds. The marine layer is running about 1500
ft deep per ACV profiler data. This will likely fluctuate during
the next 24 hours as slow warming above the surface continues. The
marine layer is expected to deepen on Friday and into the weekend.

Max temperatures soared over 100 degrees in some of the S
interior valleys today. Expect similar temperatures on Thursday
before an upper trough approaches from the N and gradually cools
temperatures. Have included a separate interior Mendocino County
HWO section to address increased heat risk. Still doesn't appear
to be enough coverage of elevated heat risk to warrant any
advisories. /SEC

&&

.AVIATION...Pockets of marine stratus stretched along the North
Coast today. However, The Eel River Delta and Valley were nearly
cloudless as compared to yesterday. Most of the stratus had
scattered at the coastal airports by mid-late morning. At ACV,
MVFR ceilings around 1000 feet were reported, while CEC reported
LIFR-IFR conditions. Although most of the stratus retreated from
the coast, a narrow swath continued from Orick to Crescent City's
city limits. Around 1 PM, scattered stratocumulus fractus
developed near ACV. Model guidance suggest a replay of
overnight/morning stratus redeveloping. An early afternoon visible
satellite picture showed a large band offshore, giving indication
that stratus will mostly likely moved back over the coastal TAF
sites again by late morning into evening. Interior areas should
remain VFR through Thursday. /TA

&&

.MARINE...The latest models continue to indicate widespread gale
force gusts across the outer waters starting late tonight as the
pressure gradient over the area tightens. As a result, have
upgraded the Gale Watch to a warning. Did delay the start of the
Small Craft Advisory for the N inner waters. Advisory level seas
should enter this area later tonight. Short period seas will also
continue to build through the end of the week, reaching the 12 to
14 ft range by Friday across much of the outer waters. /SEC

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory from midnight tonight to midnight Friday
      night for PZZ450.
     Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM Thursday for PZZ470-475.
     Gale Warning from 3 AM Thursday to midnight Friday night
      for PZZ470-475.
     Small Craft Advisory until midnight Friday night for PZZ455.

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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 14, 2:32 PM PDT, 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
232 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

CAZ101>109-152145-
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Mendocino Coast-
232 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

CAZ110>113-152145-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
232 PM PDT Wed Aug 14 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Valley temperatures from 95 to 105 degrees and nighttime lows over
60 will lead to increased levels of heat risk across the area. Be
sure to drink plenty of water and limit your time outdoors.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hot temperatures will continue Thursday afternoon. Temperatures will
return to near normal by the weekend.

.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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 14, 2:52 AM PDTGale WatchEKA12 hr
Aug 14, 3:02 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA4 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.