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Gale Watch 21, NWS Eureka, CA

August 21, 2019

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Aug 21, 2019, 2:50 AM PDT. It took effect at Aug 22, 2019, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 21, 2019, 2:50 AM PDT (09:50 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 22, 2019, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Aug 21, 2019, 2:31 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

018 
WHUS76 KEKA 210950
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 AM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

PZZ470-211800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1000Z-190822T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.190822T2200Z-190823T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. A
Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is in effect
from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. 

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-211800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1000Z-190823T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0006.190823T0400Z-190823T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. A
Hazardous Seas Watch has also been issued. This Hazardous Seas
Watch is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday
afternoon. 

* 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 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
682 
WHUS76 KEKA 211510
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
810 AM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

PZZ470-212315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1000Z-190822T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.190822T2200Z-190823T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
810 AM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-212315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.190822T1000Z-190823T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0006.190823T0400Z-190823T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
810 AM PDT Wed Aug 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 21, 2:50 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA4 days
Aug 21, 2:50 AM PDTHazardous Seas WatchEKA12 hr
Aug 21, 2:31 PM PDTGale WarningEKA38 hr
Aug 21, 2:31 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningEKA54 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.