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Gale Warning 12, NWS Eureka, CA

May 22, 2020

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at May 22, 2020, 2:58 AM PDT. It took effect at May 22, 2020, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
May 22, 2020, 2:58 AM PDT (09:58 UTC)
In effect from
May 22, 2020, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 23, 2020, 2:18 AM PDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

638 
WHUS76 KEKA 220958
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PDT Fri May 22 2020

PZZ450-470-221800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.200522T0958Z-200522T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0012.200522T2100Z-200523T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PDT Fri May 22 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-221800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-200522T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0012.200522T2100Z-200523T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PDT Fri May 22 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
725 
WHUS76 KEKA 221529
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
829 AM PDT Fri May 22 2020

PZZ450-470-222330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-200522T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.200522T2100Z-200523T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
829 AM PDT Fri May 22 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-222330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-200522T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.200522T2100Z-200523T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
829 AM PDT Fri May 22 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$
340 
WHUS76 KEKA 222114
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
214 PM PDT Fri May 22 2020

PZZ450-470-230515-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-200522T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200523T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
214 PM PDT Fri May 22 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-230515-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-200522T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200523T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
214 PM PDT Fri May 22 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$
862 
WHUS76 KEKA 230331
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
831 PM PDT Fri May 22 2020

PZZ450-455-470-475-230800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200523T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
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-
831 PM PDT Fri May 22 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep
  seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PDT Saturday. Winds and seas will slowly
  diminish this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
973 
WHUS76 KEKA 230750
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1250 AM PDT Sat May 23 2020

PZZ450-455-470-475-231100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200523T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
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-
1250 AM PDT Sat May 23 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT early 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.

&&

$$
859 
WHUS76 KEKA 230918
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
218 AM PDT Sat May 23 2020

PZZ450-455-470-475-231730-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200523T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0045.200523T0918Z-200524T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
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-
218 AM PDT Sat May 23 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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.