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Hazardous Seas Warning 21, NWS Eureka, CA

March 26, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at Mar 26, 2021, 2:41 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2021, 2:41 AM PDT (09:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

339 
WHUS76 KEKA 260941
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
241 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

PZZ470-261745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0021.210326T1000Z-210327T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-261745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.210326T1000Z-210327T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
241 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-261300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
242 
WHUS76 KEKA 261248
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
548 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

PZZ475-262100-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210326T1300Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
548 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-262100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
548 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-262100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
548 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
047 
WHUS76 KEKA 261534
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
834 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

PZZ470-475-262345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
834 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-262345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
834 AM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
514 
WHUS76 KEKA 262116
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
216 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

PZZ470-270530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
216 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-270530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
216 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-270530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
216 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-270530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
216 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
786 
WHUS76 KEKA 270332
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
832 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

PZZ470-271145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
832 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
832 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
832 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-271000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
832 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
112 
WHUS76 KEKA 271000
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
300 AM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

PZZ470-271800-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1300Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0017.210329T1000Z-210331T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
300 AM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through 
  Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271800-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0017.210329T1000Z-210331T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
300 AM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through 
  Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-271100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
300 AM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

PZZ450-271400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-210327T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
300 AM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 2:41 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA37 hr
Mar 26, 2:32 PM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKAHumboldt, Lake, Mendocino18 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.