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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 12, 2020, 3:19 AM PDT. It was in force for 23 hr.
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2020, 3:19 AM PDT (10:19 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2020, 2:31 AM PDT
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
The text
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423 WHUS76 KEKA 121019 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 319 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 PZZ475-121830- /O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200313T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 319 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ PZZ450-121830- /O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200313T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0008.200312T1019Z-200313T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 319 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ470-121830- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 319 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-121830- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.200312T1019Z-200313T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 319 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
6 follow-up statements
869 WHUS76 KEKA 121020 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 320 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 PZZ470-475-121830- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 320 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ PZZ450-121830- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 320 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ455-121830- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 320 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
060 WHUS76 KEKA 121132 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 432 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 PZZ470-475-121945- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 432 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-121945- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 432 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ455-121945- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 432 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
150 WHUS76 KEKA 121541 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 841 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 PZZ470-475-122345- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 841 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt. Possible gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ PZZ450-122345- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 841 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ455-122345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 841 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
060 WHUS76 KEKA 122055 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 155 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 PZZ470-475-130500- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 155 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt. Possible gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-130500- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 155 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ455-130500- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 155 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
737 WHUS76 KEKA 130354 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 854 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 PZZ450-131200- /O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 854 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet at 10 seconds. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, largest from Trinidad to Cape Mendocino. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ470-475-131200- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 854 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet, with largest seas and strongest winds north of Cape Mendocino. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-131200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 854 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt near Cape Mendocino and seas 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
181 WHUS76 KEKA 130931 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 231 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020 PZZ455-131745- /O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 231 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ450-131745- /O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200313T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 231 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ470-475-131745- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200313T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 231 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2:03 AM PDT | Winter Storm Watch | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity | 24 hr |
| Mar 12, 3:19 AM PDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 35 hr |
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