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Hazardous Seas Warning 33, NWS Eureka, CA

May 10, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at May 10, 2021, 11:27 AM PDT. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 10, 2021, 11:27 AM PDT (18:27 UTC)
Expired
May 11, 2021, 4:54 AM PDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

685 
WHUS76 KEKA 101827
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1127 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

PZZ450-110230-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210511T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0033.210510T1827Z-210511T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1127 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-110230-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210511T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.210510T1827Z-210511T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1127 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-110230-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210512T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1127 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  11 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-110230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210511T1900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1127 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
341 
WHUS76 KEKA 102107
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
207 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

PZZ470-110515-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210512T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
207 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-110515-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210511T1900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
207 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-110515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210511T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
207 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-110515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210511T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
207 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
202 
WHUS76 KEKA 110326
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
826 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

PZZ470-111130-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210512T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
826 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-111130-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210511T1900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
826 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-111130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210511T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
826 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-111130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210511T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
826 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
875 
WHUS76 KEKA 110934
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
234 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

PZZ475-111745-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210511T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0034.210511T1900Z-210512T1900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
234 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon PDT today. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon today to noon PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-111745-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210512T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
234 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  11 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-111200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210511T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
234 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-111200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210511T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
234 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early 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.

&&

$$
066 
WHUS76 KEKA 111154
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
454 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

PZZ450-112000-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210511T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210513T1300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
454 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-112000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210511T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.210511T1900Z-210512T1900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
454 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon PDT today. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon today to noon PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-112000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210512T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
454 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  11 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-112000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210512T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
454 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 10, 11:27 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA7 days

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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.