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Gale Watch 29, NWS Eureka, CA

August 7, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Aug 7, 2021, 3:29 AM PDT. It took effect at Aug 8, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

The area

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The facts

Issued
Aug 7, 2021, 3:29 AM PDT (10:29 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 8, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT
Expired
Aug 8, 2021, 3:12 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

769 
WHUS76 KEKA 071029 AAA
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Eureka CA
329 AM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

PZZ475-071830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210808T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0029.210808T1900Z-210809T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
329 AM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-071830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210809T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
329 AM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-071830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-210808T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0029.210808T1900Z-210809T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
329 AM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
890 
WHUS76 KEKA 071608
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
908 AM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

PZZ470-080015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-210808T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0029.210808T1900Z-210809T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
908 AM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-080015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210808T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0029.210808T1900Z-210809T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
908 AM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-080015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210809T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
908 AM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
211 
WHUS76 KEKA 072139
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
239 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

PZZ470-080545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-210808T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0029.210808T1900Z-210809T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
239 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-080545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210808T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0029.210808T1900Z-210809T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
239 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-080545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210809T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
239 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
103 
WHUS76 KEKA 080400
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
900 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

PZZ470-081200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-210808T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0029.210808T1900Z-210809T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
900 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with a few gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 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 noon PDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-081200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210808T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0029.210808T1900Z-210809T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
900 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY 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 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-081200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210809T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
900 PM PDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
663 
WHUS76 KEKA 081012
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
312 AM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

PZZ470-081815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-210808T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0029.210808T1900Z-210809T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0037.210808T1900Z-210810T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
312 AM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 8 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-081815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210808T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0029.210808T1900Z-210809T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0037.210808T1900Z-210809T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
312 AM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 9 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-081815-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.210808T1900Z-210810T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
312 AM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-081815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210809T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
312 AM PDT Sun Aug 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

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