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Gale Warning 32, NWS Eureka, CA

August 21, 2019

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Aug 21, 2019, 2:31 PM PDT. It took effect at Aug 22, 2019, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Aug 21, 2019, 2:31 PM PDT (21:31 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 22, 2019, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Aug 23, 2019, 5:00 AM PDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

952 
WHUS76 KEKA 212131
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
231 PM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

PZZ470-220545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1000Z-190822T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.190822T2200Z-190823T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0032.190822T2200Z-190823T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
231 PM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 3 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect. 

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

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 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.

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-220545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1000Z-190823T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0006.190823T0400Z-190823T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0019.190823T0400Z-190824T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
231 PM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous
Seas Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM Thursday to 5 PM PDT
Friday. The Hazardous Seas Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 13 ft 
  at 10 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-220545-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190823T0000Z-190824T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
231 PM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM Thursday to 5 PM PDT
Friday. 

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

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 13 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.

A Hazardous Seas Watch is issued when the risk of hazardous seas
has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or
location is still uncertain.  It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

PZZ455-220545-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1800Z-190824T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
231 PM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM Thursday to 5 PM PDT
Friday. 

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt. Highest downwind of 
  Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 14 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.

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
310 
WHUS76 KEKA 220335
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
835 PM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

PZZ470-221145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1000Z-190822T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0032.190822T2200Z-190823T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
835 PM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Increasing tonight into Thursday, becoming N 20 to 30 
  kt Thursday afternoon. Gusts up to 40 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 14 ft
  at 10 seconds Thursday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-221145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1000Z-190823T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0019.190823T0400Z-190824T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
835 PM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO
5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Increasing tonight into Thursday, becoming N 20 to 30 kt
  Thursday afternoon.

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 13 ft 
  at 10 seconds Thursday night. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-221145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190823T0000Z-190824T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
835 PM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO
5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Increasing tonight into Thursday, becoming N 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts around 35 kt near Point Saint George and Cape
  Mendocino. Lighter winds from near the Eel River to Redwood
  Creek.

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 13 ft 
  at 10 seconds Thursday night. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-221145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1800Z-190824T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
835 PM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Increasing tonight into Thursday, becoming N 20 to 30 kt
  Thursday afternoon. Highest downwind of Cape Mendocino with
  gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 14 ft 
  at 10 seconds Thursday night. 

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.

&&

$$
890 
WHUS76 KEKA 220928
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
228 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

PZZ470-221730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1000Z-190822T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0032.190822T2200Z-190823T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
228 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Increasing today, becoming N 20 to 30 kt in the 
  afternoon. Gusts up to 40 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 14 ft
  at 10 seconds by 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.

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-221730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1000Z-190823T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0019.190823T0400Z-190824T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
228 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Increasing today, becoming N 20 to 30 kt this 
  afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 13 ft
  at 10 seconds 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-221730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190823T0000Z-190825T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
228 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Increasing through this afternoon, becoming N 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts around 35 kt near Point Saint George and Cape 
  Mendocino. Lighter winds from near the Eel River to Redwood 
  Creek. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 8 to 10 ft at
  10 seconds 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-221730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1800Z-190825T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
228 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Increasing tonight into Thursday, becoming N 20 to 30 
  kt Thursday afternoon. Highest downwind of Cape Mendocino with 
  gusts to 40 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 14 ft 
  at 10 seconds Thursday night. 

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.

&&

$$
526 
WHUS76 KEKA 221547
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
847 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

PZZ470-230000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190822T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0032.190822T2200Z-190823T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt by Thurs afternoon. Gusts to 40 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 14 ft
  at 10 seconds by Thurs night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-230000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190823T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0019.190823T0400Z-190824T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt by Thurs afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 13 ft 
  at 10 seconds 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-230000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190823T0000Z-190825T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
847 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt near Point St George
  and Cape Mendocino. Lighter winds from the Eel River to Redwood
  Creek. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 8 to 10 ft at
  10 seconds 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-230000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1800Z-190825T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
847 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt Thursday afternoon. Highest downwind of 
  Cape Mendocino with gusts to 40 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds, building to 11 to 14 ft 
  at 10 seconds Thursday night. 

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.

&&

$$
413 
WHUS76 KEKA 222206
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
306 PM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

PZZ470-230615-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190822T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-190823T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
306 PM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...N 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-230615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190823T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0019.190823T0400Z-190824T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
306 PM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt

* WAVES/SEAS...N 11 to 13 ft at 10 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-230615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190823T0000Z-190825T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
306 PM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt near Point St George 
  and Cape Mendocino. Lighter winds from the Eel River to 
  Redwood Creek. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-230615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190825T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
306 PM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt, highest downwind of Cape Mendocino with 
  gusts to 40 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 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.

&&

$$
409 
WHUS76 KEKA 230354
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
854 PM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

PZZ475-231200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190823T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0019.190823T0400Z-190824T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
854 PM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...


* WAVES...N 11 to 13 ft at 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-231200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-190823T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
854 PM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...N 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-231200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190825T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
854 PM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt near Point St George 
  and Cape Mendocino. Lighter winds from the Eel River to 
  Redwood Creek. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-231200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190825T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
854 PM PDT Thu Aug 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt, highest downwind of Cape Mendocino with 
  gusts to 40 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 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.

&&

$$
102 
WHUS76 KEKA 230951
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
251 AM PDT Fri Aug 23 2019

PZZ475-231800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190824T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
251 AM PDT Fri Aug 23 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WAVES...N 10 to 12 ft at 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-231200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-190823T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
251 AM PDT Fri Aug 23 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...N 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-231800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190825T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
251 AM PDT Fri Aug 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt near Point St George
  and Cape Mendocino. Light or south winds from the Eel River to
  Redwood Creek. Winds will diminish tonight and become 
  southerly.

* WAVES/SEAS...N 7 to 9 ft at 10 seconds diminishing through the
  day.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-231800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190825T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
251 AM PDT Fri Aug 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 20 to 30 kt, highest downwind of Cape Mendocino with
  gusts to 40 kt. These will diminish tonight and become
  southerly.

* WAVES/SEAS...N 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.

&&

$$
450 
WHUS76 KEKA 231158
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
458 AM PDT Fri Aug 23 2019

PZZ470-232000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-190823T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0019.190823T1200Z-190824T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
458 AM PDT Fri Aug 23 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous
Seas Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM PDT this evening. 

* Wind...N 15 to 25 KT with a few gusts to 35 KT in the morning. 

* WAVES...N 10 to 12 ft at 9 seconds diminishing this evening.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-232000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190824T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
458 AM PDT Fri Aug 23 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* Wind...N 15 to 25 KT. 

* WAVES...N 10 to 12 ft at 9 seconds diminishing this evening. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-232000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190825T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
458 AM PDT Fri Aug 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt near Point St George 
  and Cape Mendocino. Light or south winds from the Eel River to 
  Redwood Creek. Winds will diminish tonight and become southerly.
  

* WAVES/SEAS...N 7 to 9 ft at 10 seconds diminishing through the 
  day. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-232000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-190825T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
458 AM PDT Fri Aug 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...N 5 to 15 kt, highest downwind of Cape Mendocino with
  gusts to 25 kt. These will diminish tonight and become
  southerly. 

* WAVES/SEAS...N 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 21, 2:50 AM PDTGale WatchEKA12 hr
Aug 21, 2:50 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA4 days
Aug 21, 2:50 AM PDTHazardous Seas WatchEKA12 hr
Aug 21, 2:31 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningEKA54 hr

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Gale Warnings in California, 2019Every gale warning in 2019

Sources

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