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Gale Watch 34, NWS Eureka, CA

October 9, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Oct 9, 2021, 2:29 AM PDT. It took effect at Oct 10, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Oct 9, 2021, 2:29 AM PDT (09:29 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 10, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 10, 2021, 2:30 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

298 
WHUS76 KEKA 090929
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
229 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

PZZ475-091730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1100Z-211011T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0034.211011T0300Z-211011T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
229 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-091730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T2300Z-211011T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
229 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-091730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T2000Z-211011T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
229 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM
PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-091730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T2000Z-211011T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
229 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 9 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
416 
WHUS76 KEKA 091600
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
900 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

PZZ475-100000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1100Z-211011T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0034.211011T0300Z-211011T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
900 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-100000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T2300Z-211011T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
900 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO
9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-100000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T2000Z-211011T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
900 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO
9 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-100000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T2000Z-211011T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
900 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO
9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 9 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.

&&

$$
656 
WHUS76 KEKA 092131
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
231 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

PZZ450-100545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T2200Z-211011T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
231 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 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 3 PM Sunday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-100545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1600Z-211011T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
231 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM
PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-100545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1600Z-211011T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
231 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-100545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1100Z-211011T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0034.211011T0300Z-211011T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
231 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening 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.

&&

$$
703 
WHUS76 KEKA 100400
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
900 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

PZZ475-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1100Z-211011T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0034.211011T0300Z-211011T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
900 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T2200Z-211011T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
900 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO
9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 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 3 PM Sunday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1600Z-211011T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
900 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO
9 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1600Z-211011T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
900 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO
9 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 9 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.

&&

$$
759 
WHUS76 KEKA 100930
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
230 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

PZZ475-101730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1100Z-211011T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0034.211011T0300Z-211011T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0045.211011T0000Z-211012T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
230 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-101730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T2200Z-211012T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
230 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-101730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1600Z-211012T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
230 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-101730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.211010T1600Z-211012T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
230 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

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.

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Sources

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