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Gale Watch 16, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Mar 24, 2021, 8:09 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 25, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .
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The facts
- Issued
- Mar 24, 2021, 8:09 AM PDT (15:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 25, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 2:05 AM PDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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492 WHUS76 KEKA 241509 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 809 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 PZZ475-242315- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T1200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 809 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 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, until 2 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ470-242315- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210326T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 809 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-242315- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210326T1200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 809 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ450-241615- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210324T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 809 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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929 WHUS76 KEKA 242113 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 213 PM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 PZZ450-250515- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0036.210325T0900Z-210325T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 213 PM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 2 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday 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. && $$ PZZ470-250515- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/ /O.EXA.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 213 PM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ455-250515- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T0600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 213 PM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday 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. && $$ PZZ475-250515- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T1200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 213 PM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
391 WHUS76 KEKA 250423 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 923 PM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 PZZ470-475-251230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 923 PM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Pt Arena out 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM 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. $$ PZZ455-251230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T0600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 923 PM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. $$ PZZ450-251230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0036.210325T0900Z-210325T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 923 PM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 2 PM Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday 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. $$
817 WHUS76 KEKA 250905 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 205 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021 PZZ450-251715- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210325T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210325T2200Z-210326T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 205 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-475-251715- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210325T2200Z-210326T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 205 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ455-251715- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-210325T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.210325T2100Z-210326T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0019.210325T2200Z-210326T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 205 AM PDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2:08 PM PDT | Frost Advisory | EKA | Lake, Mendocino | 19 hr |
| Mar 24, 2:13 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 28 hr |
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