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Gale Watch 45, NWS Eureka, CA

December 17, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Dec 17, 2021, 2:04 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 19, 2021, 9:00 AM PST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2021, 2:04 AM PST (10:04 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 19, 2021, 9:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 18, 2021, 2:06 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

533 
WHUS76 KEKA 171004
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
204 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

PZZ470-171815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-211217T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0045.211219T1200Z-211220T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
204 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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 5 AM PST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through 
  Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-171300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-211217T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
204 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PST early this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-171300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-211217T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
204 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PST early this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
204 
WHUS76 KEKA 171247
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
447 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

PZZ470-172100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0045.211219T1200Z-211220T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
447 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas around 8 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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 7 AM PST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through 
  Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-171500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
447 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas around 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-171500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
447 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
630 
WHUS76 KEKA 171417
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
617 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

PZZ470-172230-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0045.211219T1200Z-211220T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
617 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-171530-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
617 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

PZZ455-475-171530-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-211217T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
617 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$
102 
WHUS76 KEKA 171650
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
850 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

PZZ470-180100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0045.211219T1200Z-211220T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
850 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
723 
WHUS76 KEKA 172245
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
245 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

PZZ475-180645-
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.A.0045.211219T2300Z-211220T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
245 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast 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...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-180645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0045.211219T1700Z-211220T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
245 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
536 
WHUS76 KEKA 180630
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1030 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

PZZ470-181430-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0045.211219T1700Z-211220T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1030 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181430-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0045.211219T2300Z-211220T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1030 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast 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...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
741 
WHUS76 KEKA 181006
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
206 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

PZZ470-181815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0139.211218T2100Z-211219T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0045.211219T1700Z-211220T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0059.211219T1500Z-211221T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
206 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM PST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon 
  to 7 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181815-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0045.211219T2300Z-211220T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0059.211220T0300Z-211221T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0139.211219T0900Z-211220T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
206 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 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 7 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM PST 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-181815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0139.211219T1500Z-211221T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
206 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

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