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Gale Warning 19, NWS Eureka, CA

March 25, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 25, 2021, 2:05 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 25, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 15 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
Mar 25, 2021, 2:05 AM PDT (09:05 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 5:48 AM PDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

817 
WHUS76 KEKA 250905
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
205 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

PZZ450-251715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210325T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210325T2200Z-210326T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
205 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-251715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210325T2200Z-210326T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
205 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and 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 7 to 12 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 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-251715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210325T2200Z-210326T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
205 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35
  kt and seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
615 
WHUS76 KEKA 251535
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
835 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

PZZ450-252345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210325T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210325T2200Z-210326T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
835 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-470-475-252345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210325T2200Z-210326T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
835 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and 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 7 to 12 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 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
662 
WHUS76 KEKA 252138
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
238 PM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

PZZ455-260545-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210325T2200Z-210326T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
238 PM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9
  to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-260545-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210325T2200Z-210326T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
238 PM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-260545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210326T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210326T0100Z-210326T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
238 PM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-260545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210326T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210326T0100Z-210326T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
238 PM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
995 
WHUS76 KEKA 260414
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
914 PM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

PZZ450-455-470-261000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
914 PM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 11 
  to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

$$

PZZ475-261215-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
914 PM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 12 to 
  14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

$$
339 
WHUS76 KEKA 260941
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
241 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

PZZ470-261745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0021.210326T1000Z-210327T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-261745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.210326T1000Z-210327T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
241 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-261300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
242 
WHUS76 KEKA 261248
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
548 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

PZZ475-262100-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T1300Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
548 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-262100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
548 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-262100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
548 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 2:12 PM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino19 hr
Mar 25, 2:12 PM PDTFreeze WarningEKALake, Mendocino19 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.