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Gale Watch 39, NWS Eureka, CA

November 6, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Nov 6, 2021, 3:01 AM PDT. It took effect at Nov 8, 2021, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Nov 6, 2021, 3:01 AM PDT (10:01 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 8, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 7, 2021, 3:09 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

600 
WHUS76 KEKA 061001
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

PZZ450-061815-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211106T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.211106T2000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
301 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 11 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM PDT this 
  afternoon to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-061815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.211106T2000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and steep seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM PDT this 
  afternoon to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-061815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.211107T0100Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING TO
1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM PDT this 
  evening to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through late Monday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-061815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
788 
WHUS76 KEKA 062038
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
138 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

PZZ450-475-070445-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
138 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-070445-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
138 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-070445-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.211107T0100Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
138 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING TO 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM PDT this 
  evening to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through late Monday 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.

&&

$$
022 
WHUS76 KEKA 062107
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
207 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

PZZ450-475-070515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
207 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-070515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
207 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-070515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.211107T0100Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
207 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING TO 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM PDT this 
  evening to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through late Monday 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.

&&

$$
954 
WHUS76 KEKA 070350
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
850 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

PZZ450-455-475-071200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
850 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-071200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
850 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 10 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  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.

&&

$$
989 
WHUS76 KEKA 071109
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
309 AM PST Sun Nov 7 2021

PZZ450-071915-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0051.211108T2200Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
309 AM PST Sun Nov 7 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with local gusts up to 60 kt
  and steep seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts will be near Cape
  Mendocino and Pt St George.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-071915-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0051.211108T2200Z-211109T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
309 AM PST Sun Nov 7 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with local gusts up to 55 kt
  and steep seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally stronger winds near Cape Mendocino.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-071915-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0004.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
309 AM PST Sun Nov 7 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and steep
  seas 13 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-071915-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0004.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
309 AM PST Sun Nov 7 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and steep
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 6, 2:31 AM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKAHumboldt44 min
Nov 6, 3:01 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA23 hr
Nov 6, 3:28 AM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKAHumboldt, Lake, Mendocino30 hr
Nov 6, 3:28 AM PDTFreeze WatchEKAHumboldt, Lake, Mendocino25 hr
Nov 6, 3:45 AM PDTWinter Storm WatchEKA25 hr

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Sources

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