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Gale Watch 8, NWS Eureka, CA

January 28, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Jan 28, 2021, 4:23 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 29, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 28, 2021, 4:23 PM PST (00:23 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 29, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 29, 2021, 3:00 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

568 
WHUS76 KEKA 290023
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
423 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

PZZ470-290830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0008.210130T0600Z-210131T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
423 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-290500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
423 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-290500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
423 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-290830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
423 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
069 
WHUS76 KEKA 290406
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
806 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

PZZ450-290700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
806 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-291100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
806 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-291215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0008.210130T0600Z-210131T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
806 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-291100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
806 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
450 
WHUS76 KEKA 290654
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1054 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

PZZ450-291100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1054 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-291500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0008.210130T0600Z-210131T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1054 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-291100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1054 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-291100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1054 PM PST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas around 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
231 
WHUS76 KEKA 291100
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
300 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021

PZZ470-291900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0008.210130T0600Z-210131T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0009.210130T0400Z-210131T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
300 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-291900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0013.210130T0400Z-210130T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
300 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
PST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 PM PST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-291900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0013.210130T0400Z-210130T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
300 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast 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 8 PM this evening to 3 PM PST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-291900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210129T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0013.210130T0400Z-210130T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
300 AM PST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 PM PST Saturday.

* 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
Jan 29, 3:00 AM PSTGale WarningEKA4 days
Jan 29, 3:00 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA46 hr
Jan 29, 2:12 PM PSTHazardous Seas WatchEKA13 hr
Jan 29, 2:59 PM PSTWinter Storm WatchEKA15 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.