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Gale Watch 33, NWS Eureka, CA

September 29, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Sep 29, 2021, 2:18 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 1, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Sep 29, 2021, 2:18 PM PDT (21:18 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 1, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
Expired
Sep 30, 2021, 2:40 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

302 
WHUS76 KEKA 292118
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
218 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

PZZ470-300530-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.211001T0200Z-211001T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0033.211001T1400Z-211002T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
218 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM PDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 11 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Thursday to 7 
  AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through 
  late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-300530-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.210930T0800Z-211001T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0012.211001T2000Z-211002T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
218 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 13 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Thursday to 1 
  PM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday 
  afternoon through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-300530-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.211001T0800Z-211002T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
218 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 1 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-300530-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.210930T2000Z-211002T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
218 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 1 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
153 
WHUS76 KEKA 300344
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
844 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

PZZ470-301145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.211001T0200Z-211001T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0033.211001T1400Z-211002T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
844 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
7 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 11 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Thursday to 7 
  AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through 
  late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-301145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.210930T0800Z-211001T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0012.211001T2000Z-211002T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
844 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
1 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 13 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM Thursday to 1 
  PM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday 
  afternoon through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-301145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.211001T0800Z-211002T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
844 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO
1 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 1 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-301145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.210930T2000Z-211002T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
844 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
1 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 1 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
658 
WHUS76 KEKA 300957
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

PZZ470-301800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.211001T0000Z-211001T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0033.211001T1000Z-211002T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
257 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 12 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight 
  through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-301800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.211001T0800Z-211002T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
257 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-301800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.210930T2000Z-211002T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
257 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-301800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211001T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.A.0012.211001T2000Z-211002T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
257 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT Friday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through 
  late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
031 
WHUS76 KEKA 301555
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

PZZ470-010000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.211001T0000Z-211001T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0033.211001T1000Z-211002T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 12 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight 
  through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-010000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211001T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0012.211001T2000Z-211002T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT Friday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through 
  late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-010000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.211001T0800Z-211002T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
855 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-010000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.210930T2000Z-211002T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
855 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
457 
WHUS76 KEKA 302140
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
240 PM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

PZZ470-010545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.211001T0000Z-211001T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0033.211001T1000Z-211002T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0044.211001T1000Z-211002T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
240 PM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Friday to 1 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-010545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211001T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0012.211001T2000Z-211002T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0056.211001T2000Z-211002T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
240 PM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 3 
  AM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ450-010545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.211001T0800Z-211002T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
240 PM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-010545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211002T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
240 PM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 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 AM PDT 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
Sep 29, 2:18 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA4 days
Sep 29, 2:18 PM PDTHazardous Seas WatchEKA24 hr

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