Alert archive / California / Gale Watches in 2020

Gale Watch 21, NWS Eureka, CA

October 23, 2020

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 .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 22, 8:55 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningEKA6 hr
Oct 23, 10:50 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA28 hr
Oct 23, 12:08 PM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKAMendocino, Trinity20 hr
Oct 23, 12:08 PM PDTRed Flag WarningEKA4 days
Oct 23, 12:08 PM PDTHigh Wind WatchEKAHumboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity24 hr
Oct 23, 2:54 PM PDTGale WarningEKA54 hr

Nearby

Gale Watches in California, 2020Every gale watch in 2020

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.