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Gale Warning 23, NWS Eureka, CA

May 2, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at May 2, 2021, 2:11 PM PDT. It took effect at May 2, 2021, 7:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 26 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
May 2, 2021, 2:11 PM PDT (21:11 UTC)
In effect from
May 2, 2021, 7:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 3, 2021, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

036 
WHUS76 KEKA 022111
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
211 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

PZZ475-030515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210503T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0023.210503T0200Z-210503T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
211 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to around 35 
  kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 3 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-030515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
211 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-030515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
211 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-030515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
211 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
396 
WHUS76 KEKA 030358
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

PZZ475-031200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210503T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 9 
  to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Monday.

* 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.

$$

PZZ450-031200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
858 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

PZZ455-031200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
858 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

PZZ470-031200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
594 
WHUS76 KEKA 030938
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
238 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

PZZ475-031745-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210503T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
238 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-031745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
238 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 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...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-031745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210505T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
238 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-031745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210505T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
238 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
014 
WHUS76 KEKA 031511
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
811 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

PZZ475-032200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210503T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
811 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-032315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
811 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-032315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210505T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
811 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-032315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210505T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
811 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
483 
WHUS76 KEKA 032115
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
215 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

PZZ475-040400-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210504T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to around 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-040515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210505T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-040515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
215 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-040515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210505T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
215 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
962 
WHUS76 KEKA 040356
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
856 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

PZZ475-041200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210504T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.210504T0400Z-210505T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
856 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt
  and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM 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.

$$

PZZ450-041200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210504T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
856 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt and seas 5 
  to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

PZZ455-041200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210505T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
856 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

$$

PZZ470-041200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210505T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
856 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6 
  to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM 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.

$$

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Sources

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