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Gale Warning 3, NWS Eureka, CA

January 6, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Jan 6, 2021, 8:48 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 7, 2021, 3:00 PM PST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 6, 2021, 8:48 PM PST (04:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 7, 2021, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 8, 2021, 3:00 AM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

889 
WHUS76 KEKA 070448
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
848 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

PZZ470-071300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210108T0000Z-210108T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0003.210107T2300Z-210108T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
848 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up 
  to 25 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-071300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210107T2300Z-210108T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
848 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  14 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late 
  Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-071300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
848 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Seas 13 to 18 feet. Southeast winds increasing to 15 to
  25 kt Thursday evening, with local gusts to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
659 
WHUS76 KEKA 071022
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
222 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

PZZ475-071830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210107T2300Z-210108T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
222 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-071830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0003.210107T2300Z-210108T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
222 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up 
  to 25 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-071830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
222 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Seas 13 to 18 feet. Southeast winds increasing to 15 to 
  25 kt Thursday evening, with local gusts to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
452 
WHUS76 KEKA 071647
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
847 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

PZZ470-080100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0003.210107T2300Z-210108T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-080100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
494 
WHUS76 KEKA 072243
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
243 PM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

PZZ470-080645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0003.210107T2300Z-210108T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
243 PM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-080645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
243 PM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
107 
WHUS76 KEKA 080437
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
837 PM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

PZZ470-081100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210108T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
837 PM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-081245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
837 PM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$
066 
WHUS76 KEKA 081020
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
220 AM PST Fri Jan 8 2021

PZZ470-081700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210108T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0004.210108T1100Z-210108T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
220 AM PST Fri Jan 8 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 17 to 19 feet. For the Hazardous Seas
  Warning, continued very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 19 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PST early this 
  morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-081830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
220 AM PST Fri Jan 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Seas 15 to 18 feet today, gradually lowering into
  Saturday.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 7, 3:16 AM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino43 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.