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Gale Watch 18, NWS Eureka, CA

April 18, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Apr 18, 2021, 2:23 PM PDT. It took effect at Apr 20, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Apr 18, 2021, 2:23 PM PDT (21:23 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 20, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 19, 2021, 2:13 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

191 
WHUS76 KEKA 182123
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
223 PM PDT Sun Apr 18 2021

PZZ450-190530-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.210420T1000Z-210420T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
223 PM PDT Sun Apr 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-190530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.210419T0000Z-210420T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0018.210420T2200Z-210422T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
223 PM PDT Sun Apr 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. 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 3 PM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.210420T0000Z-210420T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0018.210420T2200Z-210422T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
223 PM PDT Sun Apr 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 3 PM
PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 11 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Monday to 3 PM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon 
  through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-190530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.210419T1800Z-210420T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
223 PM PDT Sun Apr 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 3 PM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 PM PDT Tuesday.

* 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
362 
WHUS76 KEKA 190542
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1042 PM PDT Sun Apr 18 2021

PZZ475-191345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-210420T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0018.210420T2200Z-210422T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1042 PM PDT Sun Apr 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 3 PM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-191345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.210420T0000Z-210420T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0018.210420T2200Z-210422T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1042 PM PDT Sun Apr 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO
3 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 11 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Monday to 3 PM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon 
  through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-191345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.210419T1800Z-210420T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1042 PM PDT Sun Apr 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
3 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-191345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.210420T1000Z-210420T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1042 PM PDT Sun Apr 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
604 
WHUS76 KEKA 190913
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
213 AM PDT Mon Apr 19 2021

PZZ475-191715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-210420T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0018.210420T2200Z-210422T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0022.210420T1200Z-210422T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
213 AM PDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-191715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.210420T0000Z-210420T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0018.210420T2200Z-210422T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0022.210420T1800Z-210422T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
213 AM PDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 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 11 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-191715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.210419T1800Z-210422T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
213 AM PDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 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 11 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-191715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0047.210420T0900Z-210422T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
213 AM PDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 11 PM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 17, 11:24 PM PDTDense Fog AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt9 hr
Apr 18, 2:10 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA3 days

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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.