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Gale Warning 8, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 13, 2019, 2:47 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 14, 2019, 2:00 AM PST. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 13, 2019, 2:47 PM PST (22:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 14, 2019, 2:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 14, 2019, 3:00 PM PST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
The text
As transmitted.
213 WHUS76 KEKA 132247 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 247 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 PZZ470-140700- /O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.190213T2247Z-190214T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0008.190214T1600Z-190214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 247 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 8 AM PST Thursday. The Gale Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...south winds 5 to 15 kt...rapidly shifting to the west and northwest with gusts to 40 kt in the morning on Thu. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep combined seas 10 to 12 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ455-475-140700- /O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.190213T2247Z-190214T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0008.190214T1000Z-190214T2300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 247 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 2 AM PST Thursday. The Gale Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...S 20 to 30 kt with gusts 35 kt...rapidly shifting to the west and northwest with gusts to 40 kt. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep southerly seas 13 to 15 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ450-140700- /O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-190213T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.190214T1600Z-190215T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 247 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. * WINDS...south winds 10 kt...rapidly shifting to the west to northwest with gusts to 40 kt possible in the morning. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep seas 8 to 10 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
4 follow-up statements
215 WHUS76 KEKA 140411 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 811 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 PZZ470-141215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-190214T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.190214T1600Z-190214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 811 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WINDS...South winds 5 to 15 kt...rapidly shifting to the west and northwest with gusts to 40 kt in the morning on Thu. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep combined seas 10 to 12 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ455-475-141215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-190214T1000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.190214T1000Z-190214T2300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 811 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WINDS...South 20 to 30 kt with gusts 35 kt...rapidly shifting to the west and northwest with gusts to 40 kt. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep southerly seas 13 to 15 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. 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. && $$ PZZ450-141215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.190214T1600Z-190215T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 811 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WINDS...South winds 10 kt...rapidly shifting to the west to northwest with gusts to 40 kt possible in the morning. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep seas 9 to 12 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$
099 WHUS76 KEKA 141142 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 342 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 PZZ450-141945- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.190214T1600Z-190215T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0009.190215T1100Z-190216T1100Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 342 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM PST FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous Seas Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM Friday to 3 AM PST Saturday. * WINDS...South winds 10 to 20 kt...rapidly shifting to the west late this morning with gusts to 35 kt possible. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep seas 8 to 11 ft today. A west-northwest swell arriving by Friday morning at 20 to 22 ft around 16 seconds will continue into Saturday. 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. && $$ PZZ470-141945- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-190214T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.190214T1600Z-190214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 342 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt...rapidly shifting to the west and northwest with gusts to 40 kt around mid-morning. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep combined seas 10 to 12 ft. A large west- northwest swell will arrive by early Friday morning around 22 ft at 16 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ455-475-141945- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190214T2300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 342 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...South 15 to 25 kt with gusts 35 kt...rapidly shifting to the west later this morning with gusts to 40 kt. * WAVES/SEAS...Steep southerly seas 13 to 15 ft. A large west- northwest swell will arrive by early Friday morning around 22 ft at 16 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. && $$
216 WHUS76 KEKA 141734 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 934 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 PZZ455-475-142300- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190214T2300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 934 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...SW to W increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts 40 kt today. * WAVES...Steep SW to W waves building to 6 to 8 ft at 8 seconds along with S waves 8 to 11 ft at 13 seconds. A large W to NW swell will arrive by early Friday morning at 22 ft at 16 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. $$ PZZ470-142300- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190214T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 934 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...SW increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts 40 kt today. * WAVES...Steep SW to W waves building to 5 to 7 ft at 8 seconds along with S waves 8 to 10 ft at 13 seconds. A large W to NW swell will arrive by early Friday morning at 22 ft at 16 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. $$ PZZ450-150145- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-190215T1100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0009.190215T1100Z-190216T1100Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 934 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM SATURDAY... * WINDS...S 10 kt...becoming SW and increasing to 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt by afternoon. * WAVES...Steep SW to W waves building to 5 to 7 ft at 7 seconds along with SW waves 7 to 9 ft at 13 seconds. A large W to NW swell will arrive by early Friday morning at 18 to 20 ft at 16 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. $$
931 WHUS76 KEKA 142324 MWWEKA Urgent - Marine Weather Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 324 PM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 PZZ470-475-150730- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190214T2300Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-190215T1400Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0009.190215T1400Z-190216T1400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 324 PM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM SATURDAY... * WINDS...SW 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt... becoming NW Friday night. * WAVES...SW short period waves building to 10 to 12 ft at 10 seconds and W waves 10 to 12 ft at 14 seconds. A large W to NW swell will arrive by early Friday morning at 20 to 22 ft at 16 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 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. $$ PZZ455-150730- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190214T2300Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-190215T1400Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0009.190215T1400Z-190216T1400Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 324 PM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM SATURDAY... * WINDS...SW 15 to 25 kt becoming NW Friday night. * WAVES...SW to W short period waves building to 10 ft at 9 seconds and S to SW waves 8 ft at 13 seconds. A large W to NW swell will arrive by early Friday morning at 20 to 22 ft at 16 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside. $$ PZZ450-150730- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-190215T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0009.190215T1400Z-190216T1400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 324 PM PST Thu Feb 14 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM SATURDAY... * WINDS...SW 15 to 25 kt becoming W to NW Friday night. * WAVES...SW short period waves building to 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds and W waves 6 to 8 ft at 14 seconds. A large W to NW swell will arrive by early Friday morning at 20 to 22 ft at 16 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 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. $$
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 Feb 13, 5:16 AM PST, 9 hours 31 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 13, 5:16 AM PST, 9 hours 31 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
516 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019
.SYNOPSIS...Intermittent periods of moderate to heavy rain will
occur across the area through Thursday. A colder airmass will
move over the region late on Thursday, which will lower
temperatures and snow levels.
&&
.DISCUSSION...Wet and unsettled weather will continue across the
forecast area through early this weekend. The Blended TPW product
shows a moisture plume associated with the upper-level trough
nosing its way toward the California coast. PWATs around an inch
were observed in the product just offshore, placing the PWAT
anomalies in the two to three standard deviations range above
normal. Needless to say, widespread rain will occur across the
area, with moderate to heavy rain expected, mainly south of Del
Norte county through this morning. Overnight, a Winter Weather
Advisory was issued for the interior northern Humboldt county
zone, this is set to expire later this morning. A Winter Storm
Warning is in effect through this afternoon for the Trinity county
zones from 2,500 to 3,000 feet. Though, things are a bit tricky
with the rising snow levels and forecast soundings continuing to
show a warm nose. Should this occur this morning, sleet or
freezing rain would be possible, though confidence remains low. A
bit of an interlude is expected from this late this morning
through early this afternoon in terms of heavy rain, though light
to moderate rain will likely persist. The Wind Advisory will
expire this afternoon, though some gusty winds will return
Thursday afternoon. A low pressure system and associated frontal
boundary will approach the coast tonight, bringing with it another
round of moderate to heavy rain through Thursday morning. A Flood
Watch is in effect through Thursday afternoon for southern
Humboldt county and all of Mendocino county. Lowest totals are
expected to be in vicinity of the Humboldt Bay area due to
downsloping winds. Highest totals will be along west to southwest
facing ranges in southern Humboldt county and Mendocino county
where orographic enhancements will likely occur given the upslope
winds. Area rivers are forecast to see sharp rises, with some
forecast to reach flood stage. This will continue to be monitored.
A colder airmass will move over the area beginning late on Thursday,
dropping snow levels back down to around 2,500 to 3,000 feet.
Another system is forecast to move through the area late on
Friday and into Saturday, bringing another round of rain, snow,
and gusty winds. Lapse rates are forecast to be steep, which
would favor the development of some isolated thunderstorms from
late Thursday through Friday. Showers producing small hail will
be possible, as well as, impactful snow late on Friday and
Saturday. Snow levels will continue to fall through the weekend,
with snow levels forecast to be around 2,000 feet at the coast and
lower across the interior early on Sunday. High pressure is
forecast to build into region late on Sunday and drier conditions
are expected through Tuesday. Given the cold and dry airmass,
potentially cold overnight temperatures will be possible early
next week.
&&
.AVIATION...Moderate rain continues to impact all local
terminals, resulting in periodic MVFR visibility and ceiling
reductions with brief dips to IFR at UKI. Smaller non-TAF airports
east of South Fork Ridge in Trinity County are seeing much more
degraded conditions, with heavy snow and very low visibilities at
times. Precipitation intensity is expected to reduce from mid
morning until late afternoon/evening, when another round of
moderate to heavy rain will spread into the region. Snow across
interior regions will change to rain by mid to late morning, but
low ceilings and visibilities will remain low at times. Gusty
south winds seem to be remaining aloft at most TAF terminals,
which is likely resulting in LLWS as winds aloft are much
stronger. This will lessen during the day somewhat, but is
expected to return late today and overnight. /BRC
&&
.MARINE...Gale force south winds are generating very steep and
hazardous seas early Wednesday morning, most notably from roughly
the mouth of the Eel River southward. In northern areas along the
Redwood Coast winds have turned offshore and are much weaker than
areas farther south, although seas remain elevated as a result of
fresh swell propagating into the waters from the region of stronger
winds to the southwest. Winds will gradually weaken today and allow
steeper seas to settle. Moderate south winds will then continue
overnight tonight, but a quickly passing storm system will cause
south winds to increase briefly before quickly shifting to the west
or northwest. These westerlies may even reach Gale Force,
particularly Thursday morning across the southern waters. Fresh to
strong westerlies will then persist through the end of the week and
gradually become northerly by the weekend.
Meanwhile, a large northwesterly swell is expected to move through
the waters Friday, likely arriving with a height of 20 to 24 feet at
16 seconds. This will result in very large breaking waves in the
Humboldt Bay Bar, and will also result in increased shoaling and
hazardous surf conditions. This large swell will continue through
Saturday morning before subsiding Saturday afternoon and evening.
/BRC
&&
.HYDROLOGY...Periods of moderate to heavy rain are likely through
Thursday as an atmospheric river interacts with several
disturbances. Small stream, urban, and main stem flooding will be
possible. The Navarro River is forecast to reach flood stage late
this evening, which may cause Highway 128 to flood. The Russian
River at Hopland is expected to reach 17 feet Thursday morning,
which could flood Highway 175. The Eel River at Fernbridge is
expected to reach action stage late tonight through Friday night.
And the Garcia River is forecast to crest near 11 feet Thursday
morning. In addition, small streams may experience flooding,
particularly in Mendocino county. Please reference valid
Flood/Hydro Watch/Warning/Advisory statements for more
information.
&&
.BEACH HAZARDS...A large northwest swell will arrive along area
beaches early Friday, likely resulting in breaking waves of around
23-27 feet or possibly higher. Beaches with good northwest exposure
are most vulnerable to the largest waves, but hazardous beach
conditions are expected to develop in many areas. In addition,
jetties and rocks will be especially hazardous and should be avoided
entirely.
In addition to the likelihood of hazardous surf, highest high tides
will be on the rise late in the week and over the weekend, with
predicted astronomical tides of 7.29 and 7.66 ft MLLW at the
North Spit gauge Friday and Saturday morning, respectively. While
the highest high tides won't peak until Monday and Tuesday and
those numbers aren't particularly alarming on their own, the
combination of a lingering storm surge anomaly and the arriving
large swell may be enough to result in some minor coastal flooding
in some areas. /BRC
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon for CAZ104-106-109>113.
Wind Advisory until 3 PM PST this afternoon for CAZ103>106-
109>111-113.
Winter Storm Warning until 1 PM PST this afternoon for CAZ108.
Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST this morning for CAZ105.
Winter Storm Warning until 4 PM PST this afternoon for CAZ107.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...Gale Warning until 9 AM PST
this morning for PZZ450.
Gale Warning until 3 PM PST this afternoon for PZZ455-470-475.
&&
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http://www.weather.gov/eureka/zonemap.pngHazardous weather outlook, Feb 13, 4:54 AM PST, 9 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Eureka CA 454 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 CAZ112-141300- Southwestern Mendocino Interior- 454 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A Flood Watch is currently in effect. A storm system will yield rain, high mountain snow, and gusty winds tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A Flood Watch is currently in effect. An active and wet pattern will bring multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds over the next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or weather.gov/eureka. CAZ102-141300- Del Norte Interior- 454 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A storm system will yield rain, high mountain snow, and gusty winds tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. An active and wet pattern will bring multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds over the next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or weather.gov/eureka. CAZ104-106-110-111-113-141300- Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 454 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A Flood Watch is currently in effect. A Wind Advisory is currently in effect. A storm system will yield rain, high mountain snow, and gusty winds tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A Flood Watch is currently in effect. An active and wet pattern will bring multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds over the next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or weather.gov/eureka. CAZ105-141300- Northern Humboldt Interior- 454 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory is currently in effect. A Wind Advisory is currently in effect. A storm system will yield rain, high mountain snow, and gusty winds tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. An active and wet pattern will bring multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds over the next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or weather.gov/eureka. CAZ107-141300- Northern Trinity- 454 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET... This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect above 2,500 feet. A storm system will yield rain, high mountain snow, and gusty winds tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. An active and wet pattern will bring multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds over the next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or weather.gov/eureka. CAZ108-141300- Southern Trinity- 454 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 3000 FEET... This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect above 3,000 feet. A storm system will yield rain, high mountain snow, and gusty winds tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. An active and wet pattern will bring multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds over the next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or weather.gov/eureka. CAZ101-141300- Coastal Del Norte- 454 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A storm system will yield rain, high mountain snow, and gusty winds tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. An active and wet pattern will bring multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds over the next week. A large northwest swell will arrive on area beaches early on Friday bringing chances for hazardous surf. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or weather.gov/eureka. CAZ103-141300- Northern Humboldt Coast- 454 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A Wind Advisory is currently in effect. A storm system will yield rain, high mountain snow, and gusty winds tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. An active and wet pattern will bring multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds over the next week. A large northwest swell will arrive on area beaches early on Friday bringing chances for hazardous surf. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or weather.gov/eureka. CAZ109-141300- Mendocino Coast- 454 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A Flood Watch is currently in effect. A Wind Advisory is currently in effect. A storm system will yield rain, high mountain snow, and gusty winds tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A Flood Watch is currently in effect. An active and wet pattern will bring multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds over the next week. A large northwest swell will arrive on area beaches early on Friday bringing chances for hazardous surf. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or weather.gov/eureka.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 12:16 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | EKA | Humboldt | 8 hr |
| Feb 13, 9:04 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 6 hr | |
| Feb 13, 9:25 AM PST | River Flood Warning | EKA | Mendocino | 43 hr |
| Feb 13, 9:25 AM PST | River Flood Warning | EKA | Humboldt | 43 hr |
| Feb 13, 10:01 AM PST | River Flood Advisory | EKA | Mendocino | 33 hr |
| Feb 13, 2:47 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 17 hr | |
| Feb 13, 2:47 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 36 hr | |
| Feb 13, 3:00 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity | 70 hr |
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