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Gale Warning 8, NWS Eureka, CA

February 16, 2020

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 16, 2020, 3:21 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2020, 3:00 PM PST. 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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The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2020, 3:21 AM PST (11:21 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2020, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 18, 2020, 3:00 AM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

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192 
WHUS76 KEKA 161121
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
321 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

PZZ470-161930-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200216T2300Z-200217T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0008.200217T2300Z-200218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
321 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and steep seas of 11 to 13 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and steep seas building to 8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 3 PM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the steep waves mentioned
  above there is a swell around 7 feet at 12 seconds that will
  slowly diminish through tonight. There is also a long period 
  swell building into the waters this morning and peaking around 7
  feet at 15 seconds on Monday.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161930-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200217T0300Z-200217T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0008.200217T2300Z-200218T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
321 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and steep seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and steep seas building to 8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 3 PM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the steep waves mentioned
  above there is a swell around 7 feet at 12 seconds that will
  slowly diminish through tonight. There is also a long period 
  swell building into the waters this morning and peaking around 7
  feet at 15 seconds on Monday.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-161930-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200216T2300Z-200219T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
321 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt and steep seas building to 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the steep waves mentioned
  above there is a swell around 7 feet at 12 seconds that will
  slowly diminish through tonight. There is also a long period 
  swell building into the waters this morning and peaking around 7
  feet at 15 seconds on Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-161930-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200217T0300Z-200218T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
321 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
  seas building to 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the steep waves mentioned
  above there is a swell around 7 feet at 12 seconds that will
  slowly diminish through tonight. There is also a long period 
  swell building into the waters this morning and peaking around 7
  feet at 15 seconds on Monday.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
226 
WHUS76 KEKA 161638
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
838 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

PZZ470-170045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200216T2300Z-200217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.200217T2300Z-200218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
838 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas of 11 to 13 feet expected. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas building to 8 to 10 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-170045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200217T0300Z-200217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.200217T2300Z-200218T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
838 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and steep seas building to 8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-170045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200216T2300Z-200219T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
838 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and steep seas building to 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-170045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200217T0300Z-200218T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
838 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  steep seas building to 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
264 
WHUS76 KEKA 162232
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
232 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

PZZ470-170645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200216T2300Z-200217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.200217T2300Z-200218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
232 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas of 11 to 13 feet expected. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas building to 8 to 10 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-170645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200217T0300Z-200217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.200217T2300Z-200218T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
232 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and steep seas building to 8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-170645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200216T2300Z-200219T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
232 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
  seas building to 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-170645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200217T0300Z-200218T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
232 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  steep seas building to 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
560 
WHUS76 KEKA 170432
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
832 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

PZZ470-475-171245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.200217T2300Z-200218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
832 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas of 11 to 13 feet expected. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas building to 8 to 10 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-171245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200219T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
832 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  steep seas building to 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-171245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200218T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
832 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  steep seas building to 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
596 
WHUS76 KEKA 171047
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
247 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

PZZ470-475-171900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.200217T2300Z-200218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
247 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet at 9 seconds expected. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up
  to 35 kt and seas building to 8 to 10 feet at 7 seconds.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will also be a swell around 7 feet 
  at 15 seconds.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-171900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200219T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
247 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  building to 9 to 11 feet at 8 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will also be a swell around 7 feet 
  at 15 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-171900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200218T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
247 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  building to 9 to 11 feet at 8 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will also be a swell around 7 feet 
  at 15 seconds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
293 
WHUS76 KEKA 171658
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

PZZ470-475-180100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.200217T2300Z-200218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet at 9 seconds 
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas building to 8 to 10 feet at 
  7 seconds.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-180100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200219T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
858 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  building to 9 to 11 feet at 8 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-180100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200218T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
858 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  building to 9 to 11 feet at 8 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
005 
WHUS76 KEKA 172254
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
254 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

PZZ470-475-180700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200217T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.200217T2300Z-200218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
254 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-180700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200219T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
254 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  building to 9 to 11 feet at 8 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-180700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200218T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
254 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  building to 9 to 11 feet at 8 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
189 
WHUS76 KEKA 180430
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
830 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

PZZ470-475-181100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
830 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-181230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200219T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
830 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  building to 9 to 11 feet at 8 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-181230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200218T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
830 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  building to 9 to 11 feet at 8 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
355 
WHUS76 KEKA 181049
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
249 AM PST Tue Feb 18 2020

PZZ470-475-181900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200218T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.200218T1100Z-200219T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
249 AM PST Tue Feb 18 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8
  to 10 feet at 9 seconds expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the steep seas a northwest
  swell of 5 feet at 13 seconds is moving through the waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-181900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200219T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
249 AM PST Tue Feb 18 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet at 6 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the steep seas a northwest
  swell of 5 feet at 13 seconds is moving through the waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-181700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200218T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
249 AM PST Tue Feb 18 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  6 to 8 feet at 6 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the steep seas a northwest
  swell of 5 feet at 13 seconds is moving through the waters.

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
Feb 16, 3:21 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA72 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in California, 2020Every gale warning in 2020

Sources

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