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Gale Warning 13, NWS Eureka, CA

February 22, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 22, 2021, 2:04 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 23, 2021, 3:00 AM PST. It was in force for 42 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Feb 22, 2021, 2:04 PM PST (22:04 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 23, 2021, 3:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 24, 2021, 9:00 PM PST
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

022 
WHUS76 KEKA 222204
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
204 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021

PZZ475-230615-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0015.210222T2204Z-210223T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1100Z-210224T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0013.210223T1100Z-210225T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
204 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 14 to 16 feet. For the Gale Warning, north 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-230615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1400Z-210224T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0013.210223T1400Z-210224T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
204 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to around 35 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to noon PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-230615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0016.210223T2000Z-210224T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
204 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 5 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon Tuesday to 5 
  AM PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-230615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210225T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
204 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
963 
WHUS76 KEKA 230453
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
853 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021

PZZ475-231300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.210223T1100Z-210225T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
853 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 14 to 16 feet. For the Gale Warning, north 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-231300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.210223T1400Z-210224T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
853 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to noon PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-231300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0016.210223T2000Z-210224T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
853 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO
5 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon Tuesday to 5 
  AM PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-231300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210225T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
853 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt near Cape
  Mendocino and seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
173 
WHUS76 KEKA 231102
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 AM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

PZZ475-231915-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
302 AM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM WEDNESDAY... 

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 13 to 
  16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM Wednesday.

* 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.

$$

PZZ470-231915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.210223T1400Z-210224T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
302 AM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EARLY THIS 
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to
  35 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 12 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to noon
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM early 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.

$$

PZZ450-231915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0016.210223T2000Z-210224T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
302 AM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY... 
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 12 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon today to 5 AM
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon 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.

$$

PZZ455-231915-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
302 AM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT THURSDAY 
NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

$$
227 
WHUS76 KEKA 231644
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
844 AM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

PZZ470-240045-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210224T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
844 AM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-240045-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
844 AM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  13 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-240045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0016.210223T2000Z-210224T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
844 AM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
5 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 12 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon today to 5 AM 
  PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-240045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
844 AM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9
  to 14 feet, mainly around Cape Mendocino.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
869 
WHUS76 KEKA 232001
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1201 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

PZZ450-240415-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210224T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1201 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-240415-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210224T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1201 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-240415-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1201 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  13 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-240415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1201 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
304 
WHUS76 KEKA 232221
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
221 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

PZZ470-240630-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210224T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
221 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-240630-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
221 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  13 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-240630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210224T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
221 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-240630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
221 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
877 
WHUS76 KEKA 240431
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
831 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

PZZ470-241245-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210224T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
831 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-241245-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
831 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-241245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210224T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
831 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 feet at 10
  seconds. 

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-241245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
831 PM PST Tue Feb 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt near Cape
  Mendocino and Point Arena. Seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
853 
WHUS76 KEKA 241058
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

PZZ470-241900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 13 to 
  15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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.

$$

PZZ450-241900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210224T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

$$

PZZ475-241900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 14 to 
  17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM 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.

$$

PZZ455-241900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210227T0200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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.

$$
847 
WHUS76 KEKA 241654
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
854 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

PZZ450-250100-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210224T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210225T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
854 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-250100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
854 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 15 feet.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-250100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
854 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 14 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-250100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210227T0200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
854 AM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
126 
WHUS76 KEKA 242302
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

PZZ470-250715-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.210224T2302Z-210227T0200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
302 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-250500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
302 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-250715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210225T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
302 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-250715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210227T0200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
302 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
055 
WHUS76 KEKA 250511
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
911 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

PZZ475-251315-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210225T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0017.210225T0511Z-210225T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
911 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Steep
  seas 13 feet, diminishing Thursday. Long period seas 6 to 9 
  feet building to 19 feet Friday.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-251315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
911 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Steep
  seas 10 feet and diminishing. Long period seas 6 to 9 feet 
  building to 19 feet Friday.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-251315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210225T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
911 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Steep
  seas 10 feet and diminishing. Long period seas 6 to 9 feet 
  building to 19 feet Friday.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-251315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210227T0200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
911 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Steep
  seas 11 feet and diminishing. Long period seas 6 to 9 feet 
  building to 19 feet Friday.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 22, 2:04 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningEKA13 hr
Feb 22, 2:04 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningEKA43 hr

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Sources

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