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Gale Watch 22, NWS Eureka, CA

May 17, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at May 17, 2021, 8:28 PM PDT. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
May 17, 2021, 8:28 PM PDT (03:28 UTC)
In effect from
May 19, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 18, 2021, 5:23 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

215 
WHUS76 KEKA 180328
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
828 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

PZZ455-181130-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210519T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0022.210519T1800Z-210520T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
828 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
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 7 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-181130-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.210519T1400Z-210520T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
828 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-181130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.210519T1400Z-210520T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
828 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210520T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
828 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
629 
WHUS76 KEKA 180948
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
248 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

PZZ455-181800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210519T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0022.210519T1800Z-210520T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
248 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY 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 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-181800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.210519T1400Z-210520T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
248 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  steep seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-181800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.210519T1400Z-210520T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  seas 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210520T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
520 
WHUS76 KEKA 181555
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

PZZ455-190000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210519T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0022.210519T1800Z-210520T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
855 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY 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 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-190000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.210519T1400Z-210520T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
855 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.210519T1400Z-210520T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-190000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210520T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
999 
WHUS76 KEKA 182140
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
240 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

PZZ455-190545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210519T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0022.210519T1800Z-210520T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
240 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY 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 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-190545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.210519T1400Z-210520T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
240 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.210519T1400Z-210520T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
240 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-190545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210520T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
240 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
496 
WHUS76 KEKA 190023
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
523 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

PZZ455-190830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210519T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0022.210519T1800Z-210520T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0027.210519T2000Z-210520T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
523 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 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.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-190830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.210519T1400Z-210520T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
523 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
11 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 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 7 AM Wednesday to 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.210519T1400Z-210521T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
523 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-190830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210521T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
523 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM 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
May 18, 3:43 AM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity29 hr

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Sources

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