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Gale Watch 21, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Oct 23, 2020, 2:43 AM PDT. It took effect at Oct 24, 2020, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Oct 23, 2020, 2:43 AM PDT (09:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 24, 2020, 3:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 23, 2020, 2:54 PM PDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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072 WHUS76 KEKA 230943 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 243 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 PZZ450-231700- /O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0022.000000T0000Z-201023T1000Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.201023T1000Z-201023T1700Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 243 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 feet expected. These will diminish through this afternoon. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-231745- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-201023T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.201024T2200Z-201026T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 243 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and steep seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and steep seas 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-231745- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-201023T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.201024T2200Z-201026T0400Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 243 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 13 to 18 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 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. && $$ PZZ455-231700- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-201023T1700Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 243 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with local gusts to around 25 kt. Steep seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. Strongest winds and highest seas near Cape Mendocino. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * Additional Details...Southerly winds of 5 to 10 kt near the coast will expand north today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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902 WHUS76 KEKA 231602 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 902 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 PZZ470-240015- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-201023T1700Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.201024T2200Z-201026T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 902 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and steep seas 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 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. && $$ PZZ475-240015- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-201023T1700Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.201024T2200Z-201026T0400Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 902 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 13 to 18 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-455-231715- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-201023T1700Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 902 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 feet expected. These will diminish through this afternoon. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small crafts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
155 WHUS76 KEKA 231750 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1050 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 PZZ470-240200- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.201023T1750Z-201024T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.201024T2200Z-201026T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1050 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ475-240200- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.201023T1750Z-201024T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.201024T2200Z-201026T0400Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1050 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
107 WHUS76 KEKA 231752 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1052 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 PZZ450-232200- /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-201023T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1052 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-240200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-201024T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.201024T2200Z-201026T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1052 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ475-240200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-201024T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.201024T2200Z-201026T0400Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1052 AM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
670 WHUS76 KEKA 232154 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 254 PM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 PZZ470-240600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-201024T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.201024T2200Z-201026T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.201024T2200Z-201025T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 254 PM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-240600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-201024T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.201024T2200Z-201026T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.201024T2200Z-201025T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 254 PM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-240400- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-201024T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 254 PM PDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 8:55 PM PDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 6 hr | |
| Oct 23, 10:50 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 28 hr | |
| Oct 23, 12:08 PM PDT | Frost Advisory | EKA | Mendocino, Trinity | 20 hr |
| Oct 23, 12:08 PM PDT | Red Flag Warning | EKA | 4 days | |
| Oct 23, 12:08 PM PDT | High Wind Watch | EKA | Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity | 24 hr |
| Oct 23, 2:54 PM PDT | Gale Warning | EKA | 54 hr |
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