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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Eureka, CA

February 13, 2019

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 13, 2019, 9:04 AM PST. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 13, 2019, 9:04 AM PST (17:04 UTC)
Expired
Feb 13, 2019, 2:47 PM PST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

282 
WHUS76 KEKA 131704
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
904 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

PZZ450-132300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.190213T1704Z-190213T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
904 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

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

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

* WINDS...S gusts to 30 kt possible. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Steep southerly seas 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-132300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
904 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...S 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Steep southerly seas 16 to 18 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-132300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
904 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...S 20 to 30 kt with gusts 35 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-132300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190213T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
904 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...S 25 TO 35 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Steep southerly seas 16 to 18 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 13, 12:16 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKAHumboldt8 hr
Feb 13, 9:25 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningEKAMendocino43 hr
Feb 13, 9:25 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningEKAHumboldt43 hr
Feb 13, 10:01 AM PSTRiver Flood AdvisoryEKAMendocino33 hr
Feb 13, 2:47 PM PSTGale WarningEKA24 hr
Feb 13, 2:47 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA17 hr
Feb 13, 2:47 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA36 hr
Feb 13, 3:00 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity70 hr

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Sources

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