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Gale Watch 10, NWS Eureka, CA

February 4, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Feb 4, 2021, 2:52 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 5, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Feb 4, 2021, 2:52 AM PST (10:52 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 5, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 5, 2021, 4:14 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

950 
WHUS76 KEKA 041052
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
252 AM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

PZZ475-041900-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210205T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0012.210204T1052Z-210205T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0010.210205T1800Z-210207T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
252 AM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 
  25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-041900-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210205T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0012.210204T1052Z-210206T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
252 AM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-041900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210207T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
252 AM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST SATURDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-041900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210207T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
252 AM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST SATURDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday 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
587 
WHUS76 KEKA 041623
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
823 AM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

PZZ475-050030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0010.210205T1800Z-210207T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
823 AM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 
  25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-050030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210206T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
823 AM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-050030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210207T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
823 AM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-050030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210207T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
823 AM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday 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.

&&

$$
472 
WHUS76 KEKA 050016
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
416 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

PZZ470-050830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210207T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
416 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-050830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0010.210205T1800Z-210207T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
416 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 
  25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-050830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210207T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
416 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-050830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210207T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
416 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday 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.

&&

$$
854 
WHUS76 KEKA 050418
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
818 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

PZZ475-051230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0010.210205T1800Z-210207T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
818 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 
  25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 10 AM PST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-051230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210207T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
818 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-051230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210207T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
818 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-051230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210207T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
818 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday 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.

&&

$$
750 
WHUS76 KEKA 051214
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
414 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

PZZ475-052015-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210207T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.A.0010.210205T1800Z-210207T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
414 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-052015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210207T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
414 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-052015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210207T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
414 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-052015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210207T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
414 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

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Feb 4, 2:52 AM PSTHazardous Seas WarningEKA66 hr

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