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Hazardous Seas Warning 20, NWS Eureka, CA

March 18, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at Mar 18, 2021, 2:05 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 19, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 18, 2021, 2:05 PM PDT (21:05 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 19, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2021, 2:17 PM PDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

943 
WHUS76 KEKA 182105
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
205 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

PZZ470-190515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210319T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0020.210319T1000Z-210319T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 15 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 14 to 17 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-190515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210320T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Friday.

* 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
331 
WHUS76 KEKA 190308
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
808 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

PZZ470-191115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210319T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0020.210319T1000Z-210319T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
808 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
  seas 15 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-191115-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210320T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
808 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
180 
WHUS76 KEKA 190939
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
239 AM PDT Fri Mar 19 2021

PZZ470-191745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210319T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0020.210319T1000Z-210319T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
239 AM PDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 19 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-191745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210320T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
239 AM PDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
324 
WHUS76 KEKA 191529
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
829 AM PDT Fri Mar 19 2021

PZZ470-192200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210319T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
829 AM PDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-192330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210320T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
829 AM PDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
856 
WHUS76 KEKA 192117
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
217 PM PDT Fri Mar 19 2021

PZZ470-200530-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210319T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210320T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
217 PM PDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-200530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210320T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
217 PM PDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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
Mar 18, 9:12 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA48 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.