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Gale Warning 4, NWS Eureka, CA

January 15, 2019

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Jan 15, 2019, 9:42 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 16, 2019, 9:00 AM PST. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2019, 9:42 AM PST (17:42 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2019, 9:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 17, 2019, 12:00 PM PST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

333 
WHUS76 KEKA 151742
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
942 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

PZZ470-160145-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0004.190116T1800Z-190117T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
942 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM PST Wednesday. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WAVES...Combined seas 9 to 12 feet, comprised mainly of  
westerly swell at 16 seconds this monring. Steep SE waves will  
build today and eventually reach 10 ft by this evening. Steep  
seas are expected to build to 15 to 18 ft Wed afternoon and  
evening in response to strong south winds.

* WINDS...SE winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt this morning 
  through Wednesday morning, becoming S 30 to 40 kt on 
  Wednesday. Isolated gusts around 50 kt possible Wed and Wed 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-160145-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0004.190116T1800Z-190117T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
942 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM PST Wednesday. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...SE to 15 to 25 kt...increasing to 30 to 40 kt  
Wednesday through Wednesday night. Isolated gusts near 50 kt  
possible around Cape Mendocino late Wed or Wed night.

* WAVES...Combined seas from 12 ft due to a combination of a 
  long period westerly swell and steep southeasterly wind waves. 
  Seas are expected to build to 15 to 18 ft Wed afternoon and 
  evening in response to strong south winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-160145-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0002.190117T0200Z-190118T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
942 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous
Seas Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday evening through
Thursday evening. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Steep southerly waves will build to 13 to 15 ft
  Wednesday night in response to strong southerly winds beyond
  about 10NM. Large westerly swell is expected to build to 20 to
  25 ft on Thursday.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
121 
WHUS76 KEKA 152159
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
159 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

PZZ455-160600-
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0002.190117T0200Z-190118T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
159 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

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

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

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Steep southerly waves will build to 13 to 15 ft
  Wednesday night in response to strong southerly winds beyond
  about 10NM. Large westerly swell is expected to rapidly build 
  to 20 to 25 ft 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-160600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
159 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

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

* WAVES...Combined seas 9 to 12 feet, comprised mainly of 
  westerly swell at 16 seconds this monring. Steep SE waves will 
  build today and eventually reach 10 ft by this evening. Steep 
  seas are expected to build to 15 to 18 ft Wed afternoon and 
  evening in response to strong south winds.

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt on Wednesday. Isolated gusts around 50 kt
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-160600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
159 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

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

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt Wednesday. Isolated gusts near 50 kt
  possible around Cape Mendocino .

* WAVES...Combined seas from 12 ft due to a combination of a 
  long period westerly swell and steep southeasterly wind waves. 
  Seas are expected to build to 15 to 18 ft Wed afternoon and 
  evening in response to strong south winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-160600-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.A.0002.190117T0500Z-190118T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
159 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 9 PM PST Wednesday. 

* WINDS...possible gusts to 40 kt on Wed.

* Waves/seas...Large westerly swell is expected to build to 20 to
  25 ft on Thursday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$
915 
WHUS76 KEKA 160443
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

PZZ470-161245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

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

* WAVES...Steep SE waves at 10 ft. Steep seas are expected to
  continue to build to 15 to 18 ft Wed afternoon and evening in 
  response to strong south winds. 

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt on Wednesday. Isolated gusts around 50 
  kt possible. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

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

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt Wednesday. Isolated gusts near 50 kt 
  possible around Cape Mendocino . 

* WAVES...Combined seas from 12 ft due to a combination of a 
  long period westerly swell and steep southeasterly wind waves. 
  Seas are expected to build to 15 to 18 ft Wed afternoon and 
  evening in response to strong south winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-161245-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

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

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Steep southerly waves will build to 13 to 15 ft 
  Wednesday night in response to strong southerly winds beyond 
  about 10NM. Large westerly swell is expected to rapidly build 
  to 20 to 25 ft 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-161245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0002.190117T0500Z-190118T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WINDS...possible gusts to 40 kt on Wed.

* Waves/seas...Large westerly swell is expected to build to 20 
  to 25 ft on Thursday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$
553 
WHUS76 KEKA 161107
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
307 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

PZZ450-161915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0002.190117T0500Z-190118T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T0500Z-190118T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
307 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT PST THURSDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous
Seas Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to
midnight PST Thursday night. The Hazardous Seas Watch is no
longer in effect. 

* WINDS...S winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt Wed morning, with
  possible gusts to 40 kt through Wed evening.

* Waves/seas...Large westerly swell is expected to build to 25 to
  30 ft on Thursday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-161915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
307 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

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

* WAVES...Steep SE waves at 10 ft. Steep seas will continue to 
  build to 15 to 17 ft Wed afternoon and evening in response to 
  strong south winds. 

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt on Wed. Isolated gusts around 50 kt 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
307 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

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

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt Wednesday. Isolated gusts near 50 kt 
  possible around Cape Mendocino . 

* WAVES...Combined seas from 12 ft due to a combination of a long
  period westerly swell and steep southeasterly wind waves. Seas
  are expected to build to 15 to 17 ft Wed afternoon and evening 
  in response to strong south winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-161915-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
307 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

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

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Steep southerly waves will build to 13 to 15 ft
  Wednesday night in response to strong southerly winds. Large 
  westerly swell is expected to rapidly build to 25 to 30 ft 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.

&&

$$
481 
WHUS76 KEKA 161725
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
925 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

PZZ470-170130-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T0500Z-190118T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
925 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 
AM FRIDAY...

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt through this evening. Occasional gusts to
  50 kt possible.

* WAVES...Steep S waves building to 15 to 18 ft at 11 seconds by
  this afternoon and evening in response to strong S winds. Very
  large W swell building to 28 to 32 ft 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.

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.

$$

PZZ475-170130-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T0500Z-190118T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
925 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...S 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt through this evening.
  Occasional gusts to 50 kt possible. 

* WAVES...Steep S waves building to 13 to 17 ft at 11 seconds by
  this afternoon and evening in response to strong S winds. Very
  large W swell building to 28 to 32 ft 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.

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.

$$

PZZ455-170130-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T0500Z-190118T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
925 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SE to S 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt through this 
  evening. Occasional gusts to 50 kt possible around Cape 
  Mendocino.

* WAVES...Steep S waves building to 13 to 15 ft at 11 seconds by
  this afternoon and evening in response to strong S winds. Very
  large W swell building to 24 to 28 ft 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.

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.

$$

PZZ450-170130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T0500Z-190118T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
925 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

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

* WINDS...SE to S 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt
  through this evening. Occasional gusts to 45 kt possible around
  Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...Steep S waves building to 11 to 14 ft at 11 seconds by
  tonight in response to strong S winds. Very large W swell
  building to 23 to 27 ft 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 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.

$$
898 
WHUS76 KEKA 162232
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
232 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

PZZ450-170645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190116T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T2300Z-190117T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T1400Z-190118T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
232 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 
5 AM FRIDAY...

* WINDS...S 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt tonight. Occasional 
  gusts to 45 kt possible around Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...Steep S waves 11 to 14 ft at 11 seconds tonight. Very 
  large W swell building to 22 to 26 ft 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.

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.

$$

PZZ470-170645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T1700Z-190118T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
232 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THURSDAY... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 
5 AM FRIDAY...

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt tonight. Occasional gusts to 50 kt 
  possible.
 
* WAVES...Steep S waves 15 to 18 ft at 11 seconds. Very large W 
  swell building to 28 to 32 ft 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.

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.

$$

PZZ455-475-170645-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T0500Z-190118T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
232 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SE to S 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt through this 
  evening. Occasional gusts to 50 kt possible around Cape 
  Mendocino. 

* WAVES...Steep S waves 13 to 15 ft at 11 seconds. Very large W
  swell building to 26 to 30 ft 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.

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.

$$
365 
WHUS76 KEKA 170420
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
820 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

PZZ455-475-171230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T0500Z-190118T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
820 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SE to S 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt through 
  tonight. Occasional gusts to 50 kt possible around Cape 
  Mendocino. 

* WAVES...Steep S waves 13 to 15 ft at 11 seconds. Very large W 
  swell building to 26 to 30 ft 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.

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.

$$

PZZ450-171230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T1400Z-190118T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
820 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...S 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt tonight. Occasional 
  gusts to 45 kt possible around Cape Mendocino. 

* WAVES...Steep S waves 11 to 14 ft at 11 seconds tonight. Very 
  large W swell building to 22 to 26 ft 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.

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.

$$

PZZ470-171230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T1700Z-190118T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
820 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt tonight. Occasional gusts to 50 kt 
  possible. 

* WAVES...Steep S waves 15 to 18 ft at 11 seconds. Very large W 
  swell building to 28 to 32 ft 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.

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.

$$
872 
WHUS76 KEKA 171040
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
240 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019

PZZ450-171845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T1800Z-190118T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
240 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...Steep south waves 13 feet at 12 seconds this morning.
  Very large west swell building to 23 to 26 feet through 
  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 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.

$$

PZZ470-171845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T1800Z-190118T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
240 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 kt with occasional gusts to 45 kt. 

* WAVES...Steep south waves 18 ft at 13 seconds. Very large west
  swell 30 feet at 19 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 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.

$$

PZZ455-475-171845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190118T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
240 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt. 

* WAVES...Steep southwest waves 12 feet at 10 seconds. Very large
  west swell 25 to 30 feet at 19 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.

$$
694 
WHUS76 KEKA 171655
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019

PZZ450-180100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T2000Z-190118T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
855 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM 
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SW 20 to 30 kt. Gusts 40 kt through midday.

* WAVES...Steep S waves 12 ft at 10 seconds this morning. Very 
  large W swell to 24 to 26 feet at 17 seconds through 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 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.

$$

PZZ470-180100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190117T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0005.190117T2000Z-190118T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM 
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SW 20 to 30 kt. Gusts to 40 kt through midday.

* WAVES...Steep S waves 14 ft at 10 seconds. Very large W swell 28
  to 30 feet at 17 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 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.

$$

PZZ455-475-180100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190118T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt.

* WAVES...Steep SW waves 10 feet at 8 seconds. Very large W swell
  25 to 30 feet at 19 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.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 3:29 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA30 hr
Jan 15, 4:08 AM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity52 hr
Jan 15, 9:15 AM PSTFlood WatchEKAHumboldt, Mendocino, Trinity55 hr
Jan 15, 9:42 AM PSTHazardous Seas WatchEKA17 hr
Jan 15, 1:59 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA25 hr
Jan 15, 2:23 PM PSTHigh Surf WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino54 hr

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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.