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Gale Watch 3, NWS Eureka, CA

January 6, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Jan 6, 2021, 9:02 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 7, 2021, 3:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Jan 6, 2021, 9:02 AM PST (17:02 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 7, 2021, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 7, 2021, 2:22 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

513 
WHUS76 KEKA 061702
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
902 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

PZZ470-070115-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0003.210106T1702Z-210107T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210108T0200Z-210108T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
902 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 17 to 18 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 6 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-070115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210107T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210108T0200Z-210108T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
902 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 16 to 18 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-070115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
902 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
988 
WHUS76 KEKA 062218
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
218 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

PZZ470-070630-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210107T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210108T0000Z-210108T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
218 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  16 to 19 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-070630-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210107T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210108T0000Z-210108T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
218 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  14 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-070630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
218 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
889 
WHUS76 KEKA 070448
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
848 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

PZZ470-071300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210108T0000Z-210108T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0003.210107T2300Z-210108T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
848 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up 
  to 25 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-071300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210107T2300Z-210108T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
848 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  14 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-071300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
848 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 13 to 18 feet. Southeast winds increasing to 15 to
  25 kt Thursday evening, with local gusts to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
659 
WHUS76 KEKA 071022
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
222 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

PZZ475-071830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210107T2300Z-210108T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
222 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-071830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0003.210107T2300Z-210108T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
222 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up 
  to 25 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-071830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
222 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 13 to 18 feet. Southeast winds increasing to 15 to 
  25 kt Thursday evening, with local gusts to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 6, 3:35 AM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt14 hr
Jan 6, 2:30 PM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt36 hr
Jan 6, 2:41 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKA43 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.