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Hazardous Seas Warning 18, NWS Eureka, CA

February 25, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at Feb 25, 2021, 9:00 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 26, 2021, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 25, 2021, 9:00 PM PST (05:00 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 26, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 27, 2021, 2:35 AM PST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

505 
WHUS76 KEKA 260500
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
900 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

PZZ475-261300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0018.210226T2000Z-210228T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
900 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 9 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north
  winds 20 to 30 kt with local gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 
  16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon Friday to 9 
  PM PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas will be a combination of steep short
  period waves and a large long period swell building into the 
  waters late tonight and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ450-261300-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.210226T1100Z-210228T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
900 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
PST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  building to 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to midnight PST Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas will be a combination of steep short
  period waves and a large long period swell building into the 
  waters late tonight and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-261300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T0800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
900 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with local gusts up to 40 kt near
  Cape Mendocino and seas building to 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas will be a combination of steep short
  period waves and a large long period swell building into the 
  waters late tonight and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-261300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210228T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
900 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas will be a combination of steep short
  period waves and a large long period swell building into the 
  waters late tonight and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
649 
WHUS76 KEKA 261015
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
215 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

PZZ475-261815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0018.210226T2000Z-210227T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
215 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 16 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon today to 3 AM 
  PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST 
  today.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ450-261815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.210226T1100Z-210228T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
215 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-261815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
215 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-261815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
215 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
315 
WHUS76 KEKA 261626
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
826 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

PZZ475-270030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0018.210226T2000Z-210227T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
826 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
3 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 16 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon today to 3 AM 
  PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST 
  today.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ450-270030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
826 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-270030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
826 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-270030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
826 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
589 
WHUS76 KEKA 262228
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
228 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

PZZ475-270630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210227T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
228 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ450-270630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
228 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-270630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
228 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-270630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
228 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
072 
WHUS76 KEKA 270410
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
810 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

PZZ475-271100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210227T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
810 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
810 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-271215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
810 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-271215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210228T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
810 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  13 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
168 
WHUS76 KEKA 271035
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
235 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

PZZ475-271845-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210227T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0024.210227T1035Z-210228T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
235 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 12 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm, strongest winds
  directly downwind of Cape Mendocino.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-271845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
235 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-271845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210228T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
235 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm, strongest winds
  near Cape Mendocino.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-271845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210228T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
235 AM PST Sat Feb 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Sunday.

* 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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Sources

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