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Hazardous Seas Warning 3, NWS Eureka, CA

January 5, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at Jan 5, 2021, 2:35 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 6, 2021, 3:00 AM PST. 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
Jan 5, 2021, 2:35 PM PST (22:35 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 6, 2021, 3:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 6, 2021, 2:18 PM PST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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925 
WHUS76 KEKA 052235
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
235 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

PZZ475-060645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0003.210106T0600Z-210107T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
235 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 14 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 5 PM PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 
  PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-060645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.210106T0200Z-210106T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
235 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 16 to 21 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-060645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
235 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
005 
WHUS76 KEKA 060201
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
601 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

PZZ470-061015-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
601 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  16 to 21 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-061015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.210106T0600Z-210107T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
601 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 14 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 5 PM PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 
  PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-061015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
601 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
273 
WHUS76 KEKA 060455
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

PZZ475-061300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0003.210106T1100Z-210107T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
855 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 14 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM to 5 PM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST 
  Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-061300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
855 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  16 to 21 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-061300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
855 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
241 
WHUS76 KEKA 061054
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
254 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

PZZ475-061900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.210106T1100Z-210107T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
254 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM to 5 PM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST 
  Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-061900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0003.210106T1800Z-210107T0200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
254 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 14 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  PST this evening.

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


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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-061900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
254 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
513 
WHUS76 KEKA 061702
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
902 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

PZZ470-070115-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0003.210106T1702Z-210107T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210108T0200Z-210108T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
902 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 17 to 18 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 6 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-070115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210107T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210108T0200Z-210108T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
902 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 16 to 18 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-070115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
902 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
988 
WHUS76 KEKA 062218
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
218 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

PZZ470-070630-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210107T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210108T0000Z-210108T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
218 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  16 to 19 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late 
  Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-070630-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210107T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0003.210108T0000Z-210108T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
218 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  14 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late 
  Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-070630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
218 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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 5, 2:37 AM PSTGale WarningEKA30 hr
Jan 5, 3:40 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKA34 hr

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