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Gale Watch 20, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at May 8, 2021, 2:56 AM PDT. It took effect at May 9, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .
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The facts
- Issued
- May 8, 2021, 2:56 AM PDT (09:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 9, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- May 9, 2021, 3:41 AM PDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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753 WHUS76 KEKA 080956 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 256 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021 PZZ450-081800- /O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210508T1900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 256 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until noon PDT today. * 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. && $$ PZZ470-081800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210509T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0020.210509T2200Z-210511T0700Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 256 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-081800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 256 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-081800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 256 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
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823 WHUS76 KEKA 081556 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 856 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021 PZZ450-090000- /O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210508T1900Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.210508T1600Z-210509T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 856 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, strongest winds near Pt St George. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-090000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210509T1000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0020.210509T2200Z-210511T0700Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 856 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-090000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 856 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-090000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 856 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
363 WHUS76 KEKA 082151 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 251 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021 PZZ470-090600- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210509T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0020.210509T2200Z-210511T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 251 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-090600- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 251 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-090600- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 251 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ450-090600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210509T2200Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.A.0020.210509T2200Z-210511T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 251 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
067 WHUS76 KEKA 090333 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 833 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021 PZZ470-091145- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210509T1000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0020.210509T2200Z-210511T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 833 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-091145- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 833 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-091145- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210510T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 833 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ450-091145- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210509T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0020.210509T2200Z-210511T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 833 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
503 WHUS76 KEKA 091041 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 341 AM PDT Sun May 9 2021 PZZ470-091845- /O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210509T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0020.210509T2200Z-210511T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.210509T2200Z-210512T0700Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 341 AM PDT Sun May 9 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT PDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to midnight PDT Tuesday night. 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. && $$ PZZ450-091845- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210509T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0020.210509T2200Z-210511T0400Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0024.210509T2200Z-210511T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 341 AM PDT Sun May 9 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-091845- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210511T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 341 AM PDT Sun May 9 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-091845- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210511T1900Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 341 AM PDT Sun May 9 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until noon PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 8:56 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 29 hr |
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