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Gale Watch 30, NWS Eureka, CA

August 15, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Aug 15, 2021, 2:16 PM PDT. It took effect at Aug 17, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Aug 15, 2021, 2:16 PM PDT (21:16 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 17, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Aug 16, 2021, 2:39 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

930 
WHUS76 KEKA 152116
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
216 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

PZZ470-160530-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.210817T0000Z-210817T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0030.210817T1200Z-210818T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
216 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Monday to 5 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night 
  through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-160530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-210817T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0030.210817T1200Z-210818T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
216 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-160530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.210816T0000Z-210817T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
216 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

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

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

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

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
339 
WHUS76 KEKA 160307
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
807 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

PZZ470-161115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.210817T0000Z-210817T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0030.210817T1200Z-210818T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
807 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Monday to 5 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night 
  through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-210817T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0030.210817T1200Z-210818T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
807 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-161115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-210817T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
807 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

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

* 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 3 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.

&&

$$
940 
WHUS76 KEKA 160939
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
239 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

PZZ470-161745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.210817T0000Z-210817T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0030.210817T1200Z-210818T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0038.210817T1500Z-210818T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
239 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM Tuesday to 3 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-210817T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0030.210817T1200Z-210818T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0038.210817T1500Z-210818T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
239 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 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 8 AM Tuesday to 3 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PDT 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-161745-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.210817T1500Z-210818T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0010.210818T0000Z-210819T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
239 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 11 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 5 PM PDT 
  Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Tuesday afternoon 
  through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-161745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-210818T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
239 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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