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Gale Watch 28, NWS Eureka, CA

July 20, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Jul 20, 2021, 3:04 PM PDT. It took effect at Jul 21, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Jul 20, 2021, 3:04 PM PDT (22:04 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 21, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 21, 2021, 2:37 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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154 
WHUS76 KEKA 202204
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
304 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

PZZ450-210615-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.210721T1000Z-210722T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
304 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-210615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210722T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0028.210722T0600Z-210723T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
304 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 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 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through 
  late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-210615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210722T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0028.210722T0600Z-210723T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
304 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through 
  late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-210615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210722T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
304 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
964 
WHUS76 KEKA 210339
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
839 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

PZZ470-211145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210722T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0028.210722T0600Z-210723T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
839 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds increasing to
  20 to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 8 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 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through 
  late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210722T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0028.210722T0600Z-210723T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
839 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds increasing
  to 20 to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through 
  late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-211145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.210721T1000Z-210722T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
839 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO
9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt and steep seas 5 to 7 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-211145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210722T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
839 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
642 
WHUS76 KEKA 210953
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
253 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

PZZ475-211800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210722T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0028.210722T0600Z-210723T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0036.210722T0000Z-210723T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
253 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-211800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.210722T0000Z-210723T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
253 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt, with gusts up to 40 kt near Pt
  St George 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 Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-211800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210723T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
253 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt. Occasional with gusts up to
  40 kt downwind of Cape Mendocino and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-211800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210722T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0028.210722T0600Z-210723T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
253 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through late 
  Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
231 
WHUS76 KEKA 211606
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
906 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

PZZ475-220015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210722T0000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0036.210722T0000Z-210723T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
906 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON... 
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 
AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with occasional
  gusts to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM 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.

$$

PZZ470-220015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210722T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0028.210722T0600Z-210723T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
906 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM THIS 
EVENING... 
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE 
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt
  with occasional gusts to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM this evening. 
  For the Gale Watch, from this evening through late Thursday 
  night.

* 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.

$$

PZZ450-220015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.210722T0000Z-210723T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
906 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with occasional gusts to 35 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 Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

PZZ455-220015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210723T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
906 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
828 
WHUS76 KEKA 212137
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
237 PM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

PZZ475-220545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210724T1900Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0036.210722T0000Z-210723T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
237 PM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

$$

PZZ470-220545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210724T1900Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.A.0028.210722T0600Z-210723T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
237 PM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

$$

PZZ450-220545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.210722T0000Z-210723T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
237 PM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

PZZ455-220545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210723T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
237 PM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM Friday.

* 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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