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Gale Watch 12, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Feb 21, 2021, 2:07 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 23, 2021, 3:00 AM PST. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Feb 21, 2021, 2:07 PM PST (22:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2021, 3:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 22, 2021, 2:04 PM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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101 WHUS76 KEKA 212207 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 207 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 PZZ470-220615- /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.210222T1400Z-210223T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1400Z-210224T1400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 207 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Monday to 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday 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. && $$ PZZ450-220615- /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.210222T1800Z-210224T0800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 207 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to midnight PST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ475-220615- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1100Z-210224T2000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 207 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-220615- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210224T0800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 207 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until midnight PST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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562 WHUS76 KEKA 220417 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 817 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 PZZ475-221230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1100Z-210224T2000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 817 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * 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. && $$ PZZ470-221230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.210222T1400Z-210223T1400Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1400Z-210224T1400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 817 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Monday to 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ455-221230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210224T0800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 817 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until midnight PST Tuesday 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. && $$ PZZ450-221230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.210222T1800Z-210224T0800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 817 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to midnight PST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
382 WHUS76 KEKA 221058 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 258 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 PZZ475-221900- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1100Z-210224T2000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 258 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday morning. * 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. && $$ PZZ470-221900- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.210222T1400Z-210223T1400Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1400Z-210224T1400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 258 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ455-221900- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210224T0800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 258 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until midnight PST Tuesday 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. && $$ PZZ450-221900- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.210222T1800Z-210224T0800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 258 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT PST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight PST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
472 WHUS76 KEKA 221600 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 800 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 PZZ450-230000- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.210222T1600Z-210224T0800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 800 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until midnight PST Tuesday 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. && $$ PZZ475-230000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1100Z-210224T2000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 800 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ470-230000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1400Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1400Z-210224T1400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 800 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday 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. && $$ PZZ455-230000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210224T0800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 800 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until midnight PST Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
022 WHUS76 KEKA 222204 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 204 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 PZZ475-230615- /O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0015.210222T2204Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1100Z-210224T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0013.210223T1100Z-210225T0500Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 204 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 9 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 16 feet. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ470-230615- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T1400Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0012.210223T1400Z-210224T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0013.210223T1400Z-210224T2000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 204 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO NOON PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to around 35 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to noon PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-230615- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0016.210223T2000Z-210224T1300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 204 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 5 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon Tuesday to 5 AM PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-230615- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210225T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 204 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 5:54 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 8 days |
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