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Gale Watch 9, NWS Eureka, CA

February 1, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at Feb 1, 2021, 2:15 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 3, 2021, 12:00 AM PST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Feb 1, 2021, 2:15 PM PST (22:15 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 3, 2021, 12:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 2, 2021, 6:38 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

516 
WHUS76 KEKA 012215
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
215 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

PZZ470-020615-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0009.210203T0800Z-210203T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 5 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, southwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-020615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.210202T0100Z-210202T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
215 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PST this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-020615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.210202T0100Z-210202T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PST this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-020615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
215 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 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 craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
532 
WHUS76 KEKA 020059
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
459 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

PZZ455-020600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.210202T0100Z-210202T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
459 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...


* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  11 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-020600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.210202T0100Z-210202T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
459 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...


* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  around 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-020900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0009.210203T0800Z-210203T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
459 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, southwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-020700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
459 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 12 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 craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
313 
WHUS76 KEKA 020425
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
825 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

PZZ455-021200-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
825 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-021230-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
825 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-021230-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0009.210203T0800Z-210203T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
825 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 10 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, southwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PST Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-021200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
825 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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.

&&

$$
665 
WHUS76 KEKA 021125
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
325 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

PZZ450-021930-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.GL.A.0009.210203T0800Z-210203T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
325 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through 
  Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-021930-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.A.0009.210203T1200Z-210203T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
325 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 5 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through 
  Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-021930-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0009.210203T0800Z-210203T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
325 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 
  kt and seas 9 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 
  20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through 
  Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-021930-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.A.0009.210203T1200Z-210203T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
325 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through 
  Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
815 
WHUS76 KEKA 021438
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
638 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

PZZ450-470-022245-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0009.210203T0800Z-210203T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0010.210203T0900Z-210203T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
638 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-022245-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0009.210203T1200Z-210203T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0010.210203T1500Z-210203T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
638 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-022245-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0009.210203T1200Z-210203T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0010.210203T1200Z-210203T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
638 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

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