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Gale Watch 32, NWS Eureka, CA

September 11, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Sep 11, 2021, 3:05 AM PDT. It took effect at Sep 13, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Sep 11, 2021, 3:05 AM PDT (10:05 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 13, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
Expired
Sep 12, 2021, 2:36 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

935 
WHUS76 KEKA 111005
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
305 AM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

PZZ470-111815-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210912T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.210911T1300Z-210913T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0032.210913T1000Z-210914T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
305 AM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-111815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.210913T0600Z-210914T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
305 AM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT
PDT MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Sunday to midnight PDT Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-111815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210913T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0032.210913T1000Z-210914T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
305 AM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-111815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210914T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
305 AM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT MONDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT Monday night.

* 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
092 
WHUS76 KEKA 111545
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
845 AM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

PZZ470-112345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210913T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0032.210913T1000Z-210914T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
845 AM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-112345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210913T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0032.210913T1000Z-210914T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
845 AM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-112345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.210913T0600Z-210914T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
845 AM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SUNDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Sunday to midnight PDT Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-112345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210914T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
845 AM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
MONDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
565 
WHUS76 KEKA 112141
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
241 PM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

PZZ470-120545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210913T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0032.210913T1000Z-210914T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
241 PM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-120545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210913T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0032.210913T1000Z-210914T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
241 PM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-120545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.210913T0600Z-210914T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
241 PM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SUNDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Sunday to midnight PDT Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-120545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210914T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
241 PM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
756 
WHUS76 KEKA 120313
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
813 PM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

PZZ470-121115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210913T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0032.210913T1000Z-210914T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
813 PM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT 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 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-121115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210913T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0032.210913T1000Z-210914T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
813 PM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.210913T0600Z-210914T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
813 PM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SUNDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PDT MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 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...From 11 PM Sunday to midnight PDT Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-121115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210914T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
813 PM PDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
377 
WHUS76 KEKA 120936
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
236 AM PDT Sun Sep 12 2021

PZZ470-121745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210913T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0032.210913T1000Z-210914T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0042.210913T1000Z-210914T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
236 AM PDT Sun Sep 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Monday to 6 AM PDT 
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-121745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210913T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0032.210913T1000Z-210914T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0042.210913T1000Z-210914T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
236 AM PDT Sun Sep 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Monday to 6 AM PDT 
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.210913T0600Z-210914T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
236 AM PDT Sun Sep 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 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...From 11 PM this evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210914T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
236 AM PDT Sun Sep 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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.

&&

$$

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