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Small Craft Advisory 38, NWS Eureka, CA

March 21, 2019

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 21, 2019, 2:50 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 22, 2019, 12:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 55 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2019, 2:50 AM PDT (09:50 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2019, 12:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2019, 7:02 AM PDT
In force
55 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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521 
WHUS76 KEKA 210950
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

PZZ470-211800-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0011.190322T1100Z-190322T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0012.190322T1100Z-190322T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Gale Warning,
which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PDT Friday. The Gale Watch
is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...Southerly 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt by Friday 
  morning. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 sec...with a west 
  northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for combined 
  seas to 14 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-211800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T1100Z-190322T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PDT Friday. 

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T0700Z-190322T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 4 PM PDT
Friday. 

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 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.

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
111 
WHUS76 KEKA 211558
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

PZZ470-220000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.190322T1100Z-190322T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt by Friday 
  morning. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 sec...with a west 
  northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for combined 
  seas to 14 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-220000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T1100Z-190322T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-220000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T0700Z-190322T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 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.

&&

$$
967 
WHUS76 KEKA 212156
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

PZZ470-220600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0012.190322T1100Z-190322T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
256 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt Friday 
  morning. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 sec...with a west 
  northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for combined 
  seas to 14 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-220600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T1100Z-190323T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
256 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 13 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-220600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T0700Z-190323T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
256 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west northwest swell for combined seas around 13 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.

&&

$$
405 
WHUS76 KEKA 220349
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
849 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

PZZ470-221200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.190322T1100Z-190322T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
849 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt Friday 
  morning. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds...with a west to
  northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for combined
  seas to 14 ft on Friday. Hazardous seas will continue into 
  Saturday.
  

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-221200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T1100Z-190324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
849 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt on Friday.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 13 ft on 
  Friday. Hazardous seas 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-221200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T0700Z-190324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
849 PM PDT Thu Mar 21 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt Friday.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 13 ft on 
  Friday. Hazardous seas 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.

&&

$$
075 
WHUS76 KEKA 220948
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
248 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ470-221800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0012.190322T1100Z-190322T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 kt with gusts around 40 kt this
  morning, easing abruptly and becoming westerly later this
  afternoon.
  

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds...with a west to
  northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for combined
  seas to 14 ft. Seas will remain elevated through Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-221800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.190322T1100Z-190324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
248 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and
  becoming westerly later this afternoon.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-221800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and
  becoming westerly this afternoon.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through 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.

&&

$$
932 
WHUS76 KEKA 221545
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
845 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ470-221800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190322T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
845 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt this morning,
  easing abruptly and becoming westerly later this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds...with a west 
  to northwest swell filling in through the afternoon for 
  combined seas to 14 ft. Seas will remain elevated through 
  Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-222345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
845 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and 
  becoming westerly later this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-222345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
845 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and 
  becoming westerly this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through 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.

&&

$$
444 
WHUS76 KEKA 221801
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ470-230215-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190322T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and 
  becoming westerly later this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 13 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-230215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and 
  becoming westerly later this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-230215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southerly 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, easing and 
  becoming westerly this afternoon. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through 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.

&&

$$
806 
WHUS76 KEKA 222201
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ450-455-230615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...South to southwesterly 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt.
  

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas
  will remain elevated through Saturday night. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-230615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
301 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Wester to southwesterly 10 to 15 kt with a few gusts to
  20 kt.
  

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 13 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through Saturday night. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-230615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Westerly to southwesterly 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20
  kt.

* WAVES/SEAS...Southerly 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds accompanied by a 
  west to northwest swell for combined seas around 12 ft. Seas 
  will remain elevated through 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.

&&

$$
636 
WHUS76 KEKA 222353
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
453 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ450-455-230800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
453 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 feet at 16 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-230800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
453 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 13 feet at 16 seconds

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-230800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
453 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 13 feet at 16 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$
630 
WHUS76 KEKA 230311
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
811 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

PZZ450-455-231115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
811 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 feet at 16 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-231115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
811 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 13 feet at 16 seconds

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-231115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
811 PM PDT Fri Mar 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 13 feet at 16 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$
936 
WHUS76 KEKA 230948
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
248 AM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

PZZ450-455-231800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
248 AM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 10 to 12 feet at 15 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-231800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 feet at 15 seconds

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-231800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 feet at 15 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$
619 
WHUS76 KEKA 231535
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
835 AM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

PZZ450-455-232345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
835 AM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 feet at 16 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-232345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
835 AM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 to 13 feet at 16 seconds

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-232345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
835 AM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 to 13 feet at 16 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$
275 
WHUS76 KEKA 232205
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
305 PM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

PZZ450-455-240615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
305 PM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 feet at 16 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-240615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
305 PM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 to 13 feet at 16 seconds

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-240615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
305 PM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 to 13 feet at 16 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$
826 
WHUS76 KEKA 240322
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
822 PM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

PZZ450-455-241130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
822 PM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 12 feet at 16 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-241130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
822 PM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 13 feet at 16 seconds

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-241130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
822 PM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 13 feet at 16 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$
233 
WHUS76 KEKA 240948
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
248 AM PDT Sun Mar 24 2019

PZZ450-455-241500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
248 AM PDT Sun Mar 24 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 10 feet at 15 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-241500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Sun Mar 24 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 10 feet at 15 seconds

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-241500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Sun Mar 24 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WAVES/SEAS...West 10 feet at 15 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous wave conditions will
exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those
operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$
936 
WHUS76 KEKA 241402
MWWEKA

Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
702 AM PDT Sun Mar 24 2019

PZZ450-242215-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0039.190325T0700Z-190325T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
702 AM PDT Sun Mar 24 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
PDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM PDT
Monday. 

* WINDS...S 15 to 25 KT. 

* Waves/seas...Steep southerly waves 4 to 7 ft combined with a 
  westerly swell of 9 ft at 13 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-470-475-242215-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-190324T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0039.190324T2200Z-190325T1500Z/
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-
702 AM PDT Sun Mar 24 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM PDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT
Monday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. 

* WINDS...S 15 to 25 KT with local gusts to 35 KT near Cape
  Mendocino. 

* Waves/seas...Steep southerly waves 6 to 8 ft combined with a 
  westerly swell of 9 ft at 13 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Mar 20, 3:24 PM PDT, 11 hours 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 20, 3:24 PM PDT, 11 hours 26 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
324 PM PDT Wed Mar 20 2019

.SYNOPSIS...Periods of light rain Will continue through this
evening, followed by mostly dry conditions tomorrow. Additional
rounds of rain can be expected Friday and again Monday through
potentially the end of the week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...An area of low pressure off the coast is continuing
to bring rain to the area this afternoon. Showers are generally
fairly light so far. Later this afternoon and evening another
shortwave moves through. This could bring some heavier to the
area. Snow levels remain over 5,000 feet this afternoon, but will
start to drop this evening to around 4,000 feet. The ensembles
show the potential for some light showers continuing late tonight

Thursday a transient area of upper level high pressure quickly
moves through the area. This should keep the things fairly dry,
but there is a chance for some showers mainly in the interior
Thursday afternoon. The combination of a fairly warm airmass and
all the moisture around make it unlikely that we will see frost
Thursday morning.

Thursday night mid and high clouds ahead of a cold front start to
move across NW California. Rain is expected to start Friday
morning as the front moves onshore. This should bring a fairly
quick shot of rain as the front moves inland by late in afternoon.
Gusty winds are expected as this front moves through the area, the
GFS and NAM are showing winds of 40 to 50 kt at 925 mb over the
waters. This should translate to gusts of 40 mph over the coastal
ridges. Higher gusts are possible, but this will need to be
watched as it gets closer. Friday night showers are expected as
the upper level trough moves overhead. A fairly cold airmass is
expected early Saturday morning and there is the potential for
some small hail with these showers. Confidence is low on how long
these showers will continue on Saturday. Some of the operational
models quickly dry things out, but the ensembles generally keep
pops fairly high in the morning.

Saturday afternoon the showers will taper off and another brief
period of high pressure is expected to build into the area. For
now it looks like there will be the potential for fairly
widespread frost over the area. This will depend on how much fog
and low clouds form, but quite a few inland areas could see frost.

Sunday night into Monday the system starts to move into the area.
Confidence still low on the exact timing of when this system will
move onshore, but high that will see a decent shot of rain on
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday the pattern is expected to remain
wet. At this point the rain doesn't look like it will have large
impacts. MKK

&&

.AVIATION...Showery rain continues to move northward over
Northwestern California this afternoon as a system tracks from Pt
Arena toward the Oregon Coast. Conditions may occasionally drop to
IFR within heavier showers, however these should be relatively short-
lived and dissipate by early this evening. Relatively weak low-level
wind shear is also possible ahead of approaching bands of heavier
showers. After the showers finish, depending on the density of high
clouds tonight, we may see inland valley fog develop while easterly
winds at the coast should suppress fog development at KACV and KCEC.
/TDJ

&&

.MARINE...Westerly winds in the outer waters should shift to
southerly as a surface low pressure center tracks northward up the
coast. Along with this direction shift, winds across all waters
should weaken to below 15 kts by this evening. Southerlies are
expected to accelerate again tomorrow night with gusts to near gale
force, strongest offshore of Pt. St. George. After these southerlies
subside winds are expected to stay relatively light through the
early part of the weekend.

The WNW swell currently dominating the coastal waters will continue
to weaken through this afternoon and into tomorrow. Strong
southerlies on Friday morning will generate short period southerly
seas to 10 ft across the northern outer waters on Friday before
subsiding into the weekend. Simultaneously, another solid WNW swell
will fill in on Friday and peak Saturday morning at around 14 ft at
16 seconds.

/TDJ

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Gale Watch from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon for
     PZZ470.

     Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM PDT this afternoon for PZZ455.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 20, 3:52 AM PDT, 22 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
352 AM PDT Wed Mar 20 2019

CAZ102-105>108-110>113-211100-
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
352 AM PDT Wed Mar 20 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A fast moving cold front will bring a brief period of moderate rain
Friday, followed by a more prolonged period of potentially heavier
rain Monday and beyond.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

CAZ101-103-104-109-211100-
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Mendocino Coast-
352 AM PDT Wed Mar 20 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A building long-period westerly swell may result in a moderate to
sneaker wave threat Thursday. Beachgoers should use caution along
area beaches and keep a safe distance from the surf zone, as waves
may suddenly wash much farther up the beach than expected after
several minutes of relatively smaller waves.

A fast moving cold front will bring a brief period of moderate rain
Friday, followed by a more prolonged period of potentially heavier
rain Monday and beyond.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 21, 2:50 AM PDTGale WarningEKA32 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.