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Gale Watch 40, NWS Eureka, CA

November 14, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Nov 14, 2021, 2:50 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 16, 2021, 9:00 AM PST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Nov 14, 2021, 2:50 PM PST (22:50 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 16, 2021, 9:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 15, 2021, 2:43 PM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

008 
WHUS76 KEKA 142250
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

PZZ470-475-150700-
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0040.211116T1700Z-211117T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
250 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday 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
828 
WHUS76 KEKA 150418
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
818 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

PZZ470-475-151230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0040.211116T1700Z-211117T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
818 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
990 
WHUS76 KEKA 151057
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

PZZ470-151900-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211115T2300Z-211116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0040.211116T1700Z-211117T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
257 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with a few gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. 
  For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt and seas 10 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 
  to 9 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-151900-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211116T0500Z-211116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0040.211116T1700Z-211117T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
257 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with a few gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. 
  For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 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, from 9 PM this evening to 
  9 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-151900-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211115T2300Z-211117T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
257 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-151900-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211116T1100Z-211117T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
257 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
184 
WHUS76 KEKA 151638
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
838 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

PZZ470-160045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211115T2300Z-211116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0040.211116T1700Z-211117T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
838 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with a few gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. 
  For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 
  to 9 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-160045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211116T0500Z-211116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0040.211116T1700Z-211117T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
838 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with a few gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. 
  For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 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, from 9 PM this evening to 
  9 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 
  through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-160045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211115T2300Z-211117T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
838 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-160045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211116T1100Z-211117T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
838 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 
  kt and steep seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
108 
WHUS76 KEKA 152243
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
243 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

PZZ470-160645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211115T2300Z-211116T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0040.211116T1700Z-211117T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0052.211116T1100Z-211117T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
243 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 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 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Tuesday to 3 AM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-160645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211116T0500Z-211116T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0040.211116T1700Z-211117T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0052.211116T1100Z-211117T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
243 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Tuesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 
  PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-160645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211115T2300Z-211117T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
243 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...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 out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-160645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.211116T1100Z-211117T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
243 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with local gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 8 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be near Cape
  Mendocino. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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