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Gale Watch 15, NWS Eureka, CA

March 22, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Mar 22, 2021, 3:10 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 23, 2021, 8:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2021, 3:10 AM PDT (10:10 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2021, 8:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2021, 2:17 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

284 
WHUS76 KEKA 221010
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
310 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ475-221815-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210322T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0400Z-210323T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0015.210323T1500Z-210324T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
310 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...


* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 11 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-221815-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210322T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0400Z-210325T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
310 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
PDT WEDNESDAY...


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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-221815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0400Z-210323T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0015.210323T1500Z-210324T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
310 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 11 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 11 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-221815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0400Z-210325T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
310 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
634 
WHUS76 KEKA 221556
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
856 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ470-230000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0400Z-210323T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0015.210323T1500Z-210324T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
856 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 11 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 11 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-230000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0400Z-210323T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0015.210323T1500Z-210324T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
856 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 11 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-230000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0400Z-210325T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
856 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-230000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0400Z-210325T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
856 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
072 
WHUS76 KEKA 222117
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

PZZ470-230530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0100Z-210323T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0015.210323T1500Z-210324T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T1700Z-210324T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-230530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0100Z-210323T1300Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0015.210323T1500Z-210324T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0018.210323T1300Z-210324T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-230530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0400Z-210325T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-230530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.210323T0200Z-210325T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
217 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
Mar 22, 3:10 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA4 days
Mar 22, 3:28 AM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino30 hr
Mar 22, 3:28 AM PDTFreeze WarningEKALake, Mendocino30 hr
Mar 22, 2:17 PM PDTGale WarningEKA37 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.