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Gale Warning 28, NWS Eureka, CA

May 19, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at May 19, 2021, 8:08 PM PDT. It took effect at May 20, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. 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
May 19, 2021, 8:08 PM PDT (03:08 UTC)
In effect from
May 20, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 20, 2021, 8:09 PM PDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

046 
WHUS76 KEKA 200308
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
808 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

PZZ455-201115-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210520T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.210520T0308Z-210520T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0028.210520T1800Z-210521T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
808 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-201115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
808 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

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

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-201115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
808 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

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

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-201115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
808 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 10 feet.

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
499 
WHUS76 KEKA 201001
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

PZZ455-201815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-210520T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.210520T1800Z-210521T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-201815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
301 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-201815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-201815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep 
  seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

&&

$$
329 
WHUS76 KEKA 201508
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
808 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

PZZ455-202315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-210520T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0028.210520T1800Z-210521T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
808 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 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, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-202315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
808 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-202315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
808 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-202315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
808 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
664 
WHUS76 KEKA 201753
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1053 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

PZZ455-210200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-210520T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.210520T1800Z-210521T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1053 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-210200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1053 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-210200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1053 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-210200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1053 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
921 
WHUS76 KEKA 202119
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
219 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

PZZ455-210400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210521T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
219 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-210530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
219 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-210530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
219 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-210530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
219 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
992 
WHUS76 KEKA 210309
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
809 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

PZZ455-211115-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210521T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.210521T0309Z-210521T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0029.210521T1800Z-210522T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
809 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-211115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
809 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-211115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
809 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-211115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210522T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
809 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 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
May 19, 8:08 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA15 hr
May 20, 3:35 AM PDTWind AdvisoryEKAMendocino11 hr
May 20, 2:09 PM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity19 hr

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Sources

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