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Gale Warning 11, NWS Eureka, CA

May 10, 2020

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at May 10, 2020, 3:28 PM PDT. It took effect at May 11, 2020, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 10, 2020, 3:28 PM PDT (22:28 UTC)
In effect from
May 11, 2020, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 11, 2020, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

588 
WHUS76 KEKA 102228
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
328 PM PDT Sun May 10 2020

PZZ470-110630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.200511T1000Z-200511T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0011.200511T1800Z-200512T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0011.200511T1800Z-200512T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
328 PM PDT Sun May 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-110630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.200511T1000Z-200512T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
328 PM PDT Sun May 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO
9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-110630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.200511T1600Z-200512T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
328 PM PDT Sun May 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO
9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
760 
WHUS76 KEKA 110308
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
808 PM PDT Sun May 10 2020

PZZ470-111115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.200511T1000Z-200511T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0011.200511T1800Z-200512T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
808 PM PDT Sun May 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-111115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.200511T1000Z-200512T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
808 PM PDT Sun May 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO
9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-111115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.200511T1600Z-200512T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
808 PM PDT Sun May 10 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO
9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
227 
WHUS76 KEKA 110932
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
232 AM PDT Mon May 11 2020

PZZ470-111745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.200511T1000Z-200511T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0011.200511T1600Z-200512T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
232 AM PDT Mon May 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 8 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-111745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.200511T1000Z-200512T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
232 AM PDT Mon May 11 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  seas increasing to 9 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-111745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.200511T1600Z-200512T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
232 AM PDT Mon May 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
523 
WHUS76 KEKA 111559
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
859 AM PDT Mon May 11 2020

PZZ470-120000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-200511T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0011.200511T1600Z-200512T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
859 AM PDT Mon May 11 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 8 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-120000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.200511T1600Z-200512T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
859 AM PDT Mon May 11 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  steep seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-120000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-200512T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
859 AM PDT Mon May 11 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  steep seas increasing to 9 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
584 
WHUS76 KEKA 112224
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
324 PM PDT Mon May 11 2020

PZZ470-120300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200512T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
324 PM PDT Mon May 11 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 8 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-120630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-200512T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
324 PM PDT Mon May 11 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  steep seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
497 
WHUS76 KEKA 120303
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
803 PM PDT Mon May 11 2020

PZZ470-121115-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-200512T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-200512T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
803 PM PDT Mon May 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-120415-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-200512T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
803 PM PDT Mon May 11 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Locally gusty southerly winds and steep seas will be found near
Cape Mendocino, otherwise conditions will be below Small Craft
Advisory levels for the rest of the southern waters tonight and
Tuesday. 

$$

PZZ450-121115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-200512T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
803 PM PDT Mon May 11 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 10, 2:58 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA54 hr

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Sources

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