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Gale Warning 53, NWS Eureka, CA

November 17, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Nov 17, 2021, 9:22 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 18, 2021, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 17, 2021, 9:22 PM PST (05:22 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 18, 2021, 1:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 18, 2021, 9:00 PM PST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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565 
WHUS76 KEKA 180522
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
922 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

PZZ470-181330-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.211118T1400Z-211118T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0041.211118T2300Z-211119T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0053.211118T2100Z-211119T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
922 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 1 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  south winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 9 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-181330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.211118T2000Z-211119T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
922 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO
6 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with local gusts up to 40 kt near
  Pt St George and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-181330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.211118T2000Z-211119T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
922 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO
3 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.211118T1700Z-211119T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
922 PM PST Wed Nov 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
323 
WHUS76 KEKA 181054
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
254 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

PZZ470-181900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.211118T1400Z-211118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0053.211118T2100Z-211119T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
254 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this 
  morning to 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-181900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.211118T2000Z-211120T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
254 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-181900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.211118T2000Z-211120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
254 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.211118T1700Z-211120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
254 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 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.

&&

$$
240 
WHUS76 KEKA 181706
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
906 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

PZZ470-190115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0053.211118T2100Z-211119T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
906 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-190115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.211118T2000Z-211120T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
906 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. Local gusts up to 35 kt near
  Pt St George. Seas 5 to 7 feet through this evening, building to
  10 to 12 feet on Friday.  

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-190115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.211118T2000Z-211120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
906 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. Local gusts over 30 kt
  outside and north of Cape Mendocino. Seas building 5 to 8 feet
  tonight, then 8 to 12 feet on Friday. 

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-190115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
906 AM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
381 
WHUS76 KEKA 182241
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
241 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

PZZ470-190500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-211119T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
241 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6
  to 9 feet. Winds ease overnight, then small craft conditions 
  with brisk northerly winds and steep seas building to 11 to 13 
  feet on Friday. 

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-190645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211120T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
241 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 kt this evening. Local gusts up
  to 35 kt locally near Pt St George. Seas 6 to 9 feet. Northerly
  winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet on Friday. 

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-190645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211120T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
241 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 6 to 8 feet this evening. Winds becoming northerly 15 to 25
  kt on Friday with seas 9 to 11 feet. 

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-190645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
241 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 10 to 20 kt this evening. Gusts up to 30
  kt near Cape Mendocino. Seas 4 to 7 feet. North winds 15 to 25
  kt on Friday with seas 9 to 11 feet. 

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
391 
WHUS76 KEKA 190442
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
842 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

PZZ470-191245-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-211119T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.211119T0500Z-211120T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
842 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-191245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211120T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
842 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-191245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
842 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-191245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-211120T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
842 PM PST Thu Nov 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

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