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Small Craft Advisory 2, NWS Eureka, CA

January 5, 2019

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Jan 5, 2019, 9:03 PM PST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 5, 2019, 9:03 PM PST (05:03 UTC)
Expired
Jan 6, 2019, 3:00 PM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

282 
WHUS76 KEKA 060503
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
903 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019

PZZ455-470-475-061100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0002.190106T0503Z-190106T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
903 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Hazardous
Seas Warning, which is in effect until 3 AM PST Sunday. 


* WAVES/SEAS...Steep SW to W combined seas of 15 to 16 ft at 11
  seconds tonight. These begin to subside early Sunday morning. 


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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-061315-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190106T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.190106T0503Z-190106T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
903 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 PM PST Sunday. 


* WINDS...Westerly at 10 to 15 kts...becoming southerly 15 to 25 kts
  by Sunday morning.

* WAVES...Moderately steep SW to W waves around 12 to 13 ft at 12 sec
  slowly subsiding tonight through Sunday. 


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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
503 
WHUS76 KEKA 061122
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
322 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019

PZZ455-470-475-061930-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190106T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190106T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
322 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 PM PST this afternoon. A
Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is in effect
from Monday evening through Wednesday morning. 

* WINDS...Westerly at 10 to 20 kts...becoming southerly 15 to 25
  kts later Sunday morning. Southerly Gales are likely late Monday
  through early Wednesday. 

* WAVES...Moderately steep SW to W waves around 12 to 13 ft at 12
  sec slowly subsiding through the day and overnight. A
  combination of steep southerly seas and a large westerly swell
  will generate combined seas of 17 to 23 feet between late Monday
  and early Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-061930-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190106T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
322 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Westerly at 10 to 15 kts...becoming southerly 15 to 25
  kts by Sunday morning. Strong to briefly Gale Force southeast
  winds are expected Tuesday through early Wednesday.

* WAVES...Moderately steep SW to W waves around 12 to 13 ft at 12
  sec slowly subsiding tonight through Sunday. A large westerly
  swell and steep wind waves will likely combine to generate 
  hazardous seas Tuesday through early Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$
586 
WHUS76 KEKA 061813
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1013 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019

PZZ455-470-475-070215-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190106T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0003.190106T1813Z-190106T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1013 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON... 
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...SE to S 15 to 25 kts. Southerly gales are likely late 
  Monday through early Wednesday.

* WAVES...Moderately steep SW to W waves around 12 ft at 11
  seconds slowly subsiding through the day and overnight. A
  combination of steep southerly seas and a large westerly swell
  will generate combined seas of 18 to 24 ft between late Monday 
  and early Wednesday. 

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 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.

$$

PZZ450-062300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190106T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1013 AM PST Sun Jan 6 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SE to S 15 to 25 kts. Occasional SE gale force gusts are
  expected Tuesday through early Wednesday. 

* WAVES...Moderately steep SW to W waves around 10 ft at 12 sec 
  slowly subsiding tonight through Sunday. A large westerly swell 
  and steep wind waves will likely combine to generate hazardous 
  seas Tuesday through early Wednesday. 

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.

$$
211 
WHUS76 KEKA 062251
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
251 PM PST Sun Jan 6 2019

PZZ455-470-475-070700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190106T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0002.190108T0200Z-190109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
251 PM PST Sun Jan 6 2019

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Southerly gales are likely late Monday through early 
  Wednesday. 

* WAVES...A combination of steep southerly seas and a large 
  westerly swell will generate combined seas of 18 to 24 ft 
  between late Monday and early Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

$$

PZZ450-070000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190106T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
251 PM PST Sun Jan 6 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON...

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 5, 9:03 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningEKA6 hr
Jan 5, 10:11 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity20 hr
Jan 6, 3:22 AM PSTGale WatchEKA24 hr
Jan 6, 10:13 AM PSTHazardous Seas WarningEKA5 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.