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Gale Watch 42, NWS Eureka, CA

November 21, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Nov 21, 2021, 2:13 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 23, 2021, 3:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Nov 21, 2021, 2:13 PM PST (22:13 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 23, 2021, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 22, 2021, 2:09 PM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

806 
WHUS76 KEKA 212213
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
213 PM PST Sun Nov 21 2021

PZZ455-220615-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1500Z-211123T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0042.211123T2000Z-211124T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
213 PM PST Sun Nov 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to noon PST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-220615-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1100Z-211123T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0042.211123T2000Z-211124T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
213 PM PST Sun Nov 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to noon PST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-220615-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1900Z-211124T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
213 PM PST Sun Nov 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 2 AM PST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-220615-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1900Z-211124T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
213 PM PST Sun Nov 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to noon PST Wednesday.

* 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
284 
WHUS76 KEKA 220455
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 PM PST Sun Nov 21 2021

PZZ455-221300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1500Z-211123T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0042.211123T2000Z-211124T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
855 PM PST Sun Nov 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to noon PST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-221300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1100Z-211123T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0042.211123T2000Z-211124T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
855 PM PST Sun Nov 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to noon PST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-221300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1900Z-211124T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
855 PM PST Sun Nov 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 2 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-221300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1900Z-211124T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
855 PM PST Sun Nov 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to noon PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
453 
WHUS76 KEKA 221113
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
313 AM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

PZZ455-221915-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1700Z-211123T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0042.211123T2300Z-211124T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
313 AM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 7 to 9 feet possible.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-221915-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1400Z-211123T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0042.211123T2300Z-211124T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-221915-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T2100Z-211124T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
313 AM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* 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 1 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-221915-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T2100Z-211124T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO NOON
PST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to noon PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
243 
WHUS76 KEKA 221623
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
823 AM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

PZZ475-230030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1400Z-211123T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0042.211123T2300Z-211124T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0054.211123T2300Z-211124T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
823 AM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-230030-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T2100Z-211124T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
823 AM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* 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 1 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-230030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1700Z-211123T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0042.211123T2300Z-211124T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
823 AM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 9 feet possible.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-230030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T2100Z-211124T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
823 AM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO
NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to noon PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
166 
WHUS76 KEKA 222209
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
209 PM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

PZZ455-230615-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1700Z-211123T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0054.211123T2100Z-211124T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0042.211123T2300Z-211124T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
209 PM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-230615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1500Z-211123T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0054.211123T2100Z-211124T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
209 PM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-230615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T1500Z-211124T2100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
209 PM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 1 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* 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 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 1 PM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-230615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.211123T2100Z-211124T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
209 PM PST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO
4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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
Nov 21, 2:05 PM PSTFrost AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino20 hr
Nov 21, 2:13 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA3 days

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