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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Eureka, CA

March 12, 2020

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

The counties it named.

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

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 2:03 AM PDTWinter Storm WatchEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity24 hr
Mar 12, 3:19 AM PDTHazardous Seas WarningEKA35 hr

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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.