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Gale Watch 24, NWS Eureka, CA

May 30, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at May 30, 2021, 2:47 AM PDT. It took effect at May 31, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
May 30, 2021, 2:47 AM PDT (09:47 UTC)
In effect from
May 31, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 31, 2021, 2:43 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

268 
WHUS76 KEKA 300947
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
247 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021

PZZ455-301800-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210530T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.210530T1000Z-210530T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0031.210530T2200Z-210531T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
247 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 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 localized gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-301800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210531T2200Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.A.0023.210530T2200Z-210531T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0024.210531T2200Z-210601T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
247 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-301800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210530T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0023.210530T2200Z-210531T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0031.210530T2200Z-210531T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
247 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-301600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
247 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
537 
WHUS76 KEKA 301552
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
852 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021

PZZ450-310000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210530T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0064.210531T0000Z-210601T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
852 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-310000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210530T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.210530T2200Z-210531T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
852 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm with the strongest
  winds just south of Cape Mendocino.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-310000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210530T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.210530T2200Z-210531T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
852 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm with the
  strongest winds just south of Cape Mendocino.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-310000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210531T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0024.210531T2200Z-210601T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
852 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY 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 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday 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.

&&

$$
460 
WHUS76 KEKA 302145
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
245 PM PDT Sun May 30 2021

PZZ455-310545-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210530T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.210530T2200Z-210531T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
245 PM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-310545-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210530T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.210530T2200Z-210531T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
245 PM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-310545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210531T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0024.210531T2200Z-210601T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
245 PM PDT Sun May 30 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with 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 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-310545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0064.210531T0000Z-210601T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
245 PM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
813 
WHUS76 KEKA 310331
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
831 PM PDT Sun May 30 2021

PZZ455-475-311000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210531T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
831 PM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* 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 out 10 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-311145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210531T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0024.210531T2200Z-210601T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
831 PM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY 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. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-311145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-210601T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
831 PM PDT Sun May 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
715 
WHUS76 KEKA 310943
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
243 AM PDT Mon May 31 2021

PZZ455-475-311745-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210531T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-210602T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
243 AM PDT Mon May 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few localized gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino
  to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm, strongest winds near and downwind of
  the Cape.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-311745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-210602T0400Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.A.0024.210531T2200Z-210601T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
243 AM PDT Mon May 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm, strongest
  winds offshore of Pt St George.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-311745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-210601T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
243 AM PDT Mon May 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 30, 2:47 AM PDTGale WarningEKA24 hr
May 30, 8:52 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA8 days

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Sources

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