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Gale Warning 10, NWS Eureka, CA

March 10, 2020

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 10, 2020, 2:59 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 11, 2020, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 44 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2020, 2:59 PM PDT (21:59 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 11, 2020, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 13, 2020, 10:54 AM PDT
In force
44 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

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277 
WHUS76 KEKA 102159
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
259 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2020

PZZ470-110600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200311T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0010.200311T0400Z-200313T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0010.200311T2200Z-200313T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
259 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-110600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200313T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
259 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. N seas 
  7 to 9 feet building to 9 to 11 feet tonight.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-110600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.200311T0100Z-200313T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
259 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt near Pt St George
  and Cape Mendocino. N seas 6 to 8 feet building to 8 to 10 feet
  Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
641 
WHUS76 KEKA 110353
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
853 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2020

PZZ470-111200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200311T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.200311T2200Z-200313T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
853 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-475-111200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200313T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
853 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt. Gusts to 30 kt near Pt St 
  George and Cape Mendocino. N seas 6 to 8 feet building to 8 to 
  10 feet Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
910 
WHUS76 KEKA 110955
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
255 AM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

PZZ470-111800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200311T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.200311T2200Z-200313T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
255 AM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-475-111800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200313T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
255 AM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 30 kt. Gusts to 35 kt near Pt St 
  George and Cape Mendocino. N seas 7 to 9 feet building to 9 to 
  11 feet Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
475 
WHUS76 KEKA 111609
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
909 AM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

PZZ470-120015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200311T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.200311T2200Z-200313T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
909 AM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON... 
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
4 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, N winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to
  45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, N
  winds 25 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and seas 10 to
  12 ft.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

$$

PZZ450-475-120015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200313T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
909 AM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and
  seas 11 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

$$
525 
WHUS76 KEKA 112133
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
233 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

PZZ470-120545-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200311T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.200311T2200Z-200313T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
233 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...N winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17
  ft.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

$$

PZZ475-120545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0007.200312T0400Z-200313T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
233 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 13 to 18 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, N winds 15 to 
  25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to
  9 AM Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

$$

PZZ450-120545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200313T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
233 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...N winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

$$
916 
WHUS76 KEKA 120340
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
840 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

PZZ475-121145-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0007.200312T0400Z-200313T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
840 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Now through 9 AM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ470-121145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
840 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...N winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 12 to 
  17 ft.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and steep hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200313T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
840 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...N winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
423 
WHUS76 KEKA 121019
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
319 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

PZZ475-121830-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200313T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
319 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121830-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200313T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0008.200312T1019Z-200313T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
319 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ470-121830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
319 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121830-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.200312T1019Z-200313T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
319 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
869 
WHUS76 KEKA 121020
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
320 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

PZZ470-475-121830-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
320 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
320 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
320 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
060 
WHUS76 KEKA 121132
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
432 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

PZZ470-475-121945-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
432 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121945-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
432 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121945-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
432 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
150 
WHUS76 KEKA 121541
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
841 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

PZZ470-475-122345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
841 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt. Possible gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
  14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-122345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
841 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-122345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
841 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
060 
WHUS76 KEKA 122055
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
155 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

PZZ470-475-130500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
155 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt. Possible gusts up to 50 kt. 
  Seas 14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-130500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
155 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-130500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
155 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to
  12 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
737 
WHUS76 KEKA 130354
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
854 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

PZZ450-131200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
854 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet at 10 seconds.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, largest from
  Trinidad to Cape Mendocino.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-131200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
854 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  13 to 18 feet, with largest seas and strongest winds north of 
  Cape Mendocino.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-131200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
854 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  near Cape Mendocino and seas 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
181 
WHUS76 KEKA 130931
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
231 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

PZZ455-131745-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
231 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ450-131745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
231 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-131745-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
231 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
723 
WHUS76 KEKA 131559
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
859 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

PZZ470-475-131800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
859 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-132200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
859 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$
721 
WHUS76 KEKA 131754
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1054 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

PZZ470-475-132200-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1054 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with steep seas 11 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-132200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1054 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 10, 2:59 AM PDTGale WatchEKA12 hr
Mar 10, 3:36 PM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKALake, Mendocino17 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in California, 2020Every gale warning in 2020

Sources

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