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Gale Warning 12, NWS Eureka, CA

February 19, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 19, 2021, 4:25 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 20, 2021, 12:00 AM PST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Feb 19, 2021, 4:25 PM PST (00:25 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 20, 2021, 12:00 AM PST
Expired: Feb 20, 2021, 9:00 AM PST
In force: 9 hr
Issued by: NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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086 
WHUS76 KEKA 200025
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
425 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

PZZ470-475-200830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.210220T0200Z-210220T0800Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0013.210220T0800Z-210221T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0012.210220T0800Z-210220T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
425 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 14 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 midnight tonight to 9 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-200830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.210220T0200Z-210220T0800Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0013.210220T0800Z-210221T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0012.210220T0800Z-210220T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
425 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-200830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.210220T0200Z-210220T0800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0013.210220T0800Z-210221T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
425 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 10 to 15 feet expected along with northwest winds 15 to 25
  kts...with a few gusts reaching 35 kt. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, strongest
  winds and highest seas expected between Trinidad and Cape 
  Mendocino.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from midnight tonight 
  to 4 PM PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 
  midnight PST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

3 follow-up statements

885 
WHUS76 KEKA 200422
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
822 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

PZZ450-201230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210220T0800Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0013.210220T0800Z-210221T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.GL.W.0012.210220T0800Z-210220T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
822 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-201230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210220T0800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.210220T0800Z-210220T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
822 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-201230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210220T0800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.210220T0800Z-210220T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
822 PM PST Fri Feb 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet.

* 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 midnight tonight to 9 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

017 
WHUS76 KEKA 201041
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
241 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

PZZ450-201845-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210220T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0014.210220T1700Z-210220T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
241 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 20 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 AM this morning to noon PST 
  today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-201845-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210220T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0014.210220T1700Z-210221T0200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
241 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM PST 
  this 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-201845-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210220T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0014.210220T1700Z-210220T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 20 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 AM this morning to noon PST 
  today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-201845-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210220T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0014.210220T1700Z-210221T0200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM PST 
  this 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.

&&

$$

598 
WHUS76 KEKA 201646
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

PZZ450-202000-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210220T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0014.210220T1646Z-210220T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
846 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 20 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-210100-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210220T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0014.210220T1646Z-210221T0200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
846 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-202000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210220T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0014.210220T1700Z-210220T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
846 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 AM this morning to noon PST 
  today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-210100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210220T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0014.210220T1700Z-210221T0200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
846 AM PST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM PST 
  this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 19, 4:49 PM PST	Winter Weather Advisory	EKA	Humboldt, Trinity	14 hr
Feb 20, 2:41 AM PST	Hazardous Seas Warning	EKA		18 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.