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Gale Watch 27, NWS Eureka, CA

July 9, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Jul 9, 2021, 2:50 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 10, 2021, 9:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Jul 9, 2021, 2:50 AM PDT (09:50 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 10, 2021, 9:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 10, 2021, 2:43 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

094 
WHUS76 KEKA 090950
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 AM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

PZZ450-091100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210709T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...


$$

PZZ470-091800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0027.210711T0400Z-210713T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 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 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-091800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-091800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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
938 
WHUS76 KEKA 091539
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
839 AM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

PZZ470-092345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0027.210711T0400Z-210713T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
839 AM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING 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 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-092345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
839 AM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-092345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
839 AM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
856 
WHUS76 KEKA 092113
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
213 PM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

PZZ450-100515-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.210710T1000Z-210713T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
213 PM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 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...From 3 AM Saturday to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-100515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210713T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
213 PM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-100515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0027.210711T0400Z-210713T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
213 PM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-100515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0008.210711T0400Z-210713T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
213 PM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Saturday evening through 
  Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
983 
WHUS76 KEKA 100342
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
842 PM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

PZZ470-101145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0027.210711T0400Z-210713T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
842 PM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-101145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0008.210711T0400Z-210713T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
842 PM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Saturday evening through 
  Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-101145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.210710T1000Z-210713T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
842 PM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO
9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 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...From 3 AM Saturday to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-101145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210713T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
842 PM PDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
259 
WHUS76 KEKA 100943
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
243 AM PDT Sat Jul 10 2021

PZZ470-101745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0027.210711T0400Z-210713T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0035.210711T0400Z-210713T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
243 AM PDT Sat Jul 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-101745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210711T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0008.210711T0400Z-210713T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0040.210711T0400Z-210713T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
243 AM PDT Sat Jul 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 3 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM 
  PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-101745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.210710T1000Z-210713T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
243 AM PDT Sat Jul 10 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-101745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210713T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
243 AM PDT Sat Jul 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 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.

&&

$$

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