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Hazardous Seas Warning 42, NWS Eureka, CA

July 24, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at Jul 24, 2021, 2:40 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 24, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 33 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jul 24, 2021, 2:40 AM PDT (09:40 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 24, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 26, 2021, 2:32 AM PDT
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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534 
WHUS76 KEKA 240940
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
240 AM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

PZZ450-241045-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210724T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
240 AM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

PZZ455-241045-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210724T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
240 AM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

PZZ470-241745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210725T0100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0009.210725T0100Z-210726T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0042.210725T0100Z-210726T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
240 AM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM 
  PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-241745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210726T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
240 AM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
901 
WHUS76 KEKA 241541
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
841 AM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

PZZ470-242345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210725T0100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0042.210725T0100Z-210726T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
841 AM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM 
  PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-242345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210726T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
841 AM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
424 
WHUS76 KEKA 242115
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
215 PM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

PZZ470-250515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210725T0100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0042.210725T0100Z-210726T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM 
  PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-250515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210726T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
080 
WHUS76 KEKA 250056
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
556 PM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

PZZ470-250900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210725T0100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0042.210725T0100Z-210726T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
556 PM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds 20 to 30, with some localized
  gusts to 40 kt.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-250900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210726T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
556 PM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
400 
WHUS76 KEKA 250320
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
820 PM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

PZZ470-251130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210726T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
820 PM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds 20 to 30, with some localized 
  gusts to 40 kt.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-251130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210726T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
820 PM PDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
872 
WHUS76 KEKA 250956
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 AM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

PZZ470-251800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210726T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
256 AM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-251800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210726T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
256 AM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
385 
WHUS76 KEKA 251537
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
837 AM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

PZZ470-252345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210726T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
837 AM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

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

* 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 Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-252345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210726T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
837 AM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
830 
WHUS76 KEKA 252134
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
234 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

PZZ470-260545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210726T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
234 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-260545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210726T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
234 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
062 
WHUS76 KEKA 260325
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
825 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

PZZ470-261000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210726T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
825 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet. North winds
  20 to 30 kt. 

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-261130-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210727T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
825 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Steep seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-261130-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210727T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
825 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
032 
WHUS76 KEKA 260932
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
232 AM PDT Mon Jul 26 2021

PZZ470-261745-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210726T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.210726T1000Z-210727T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
232 AM PDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-261745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210727T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
232 AM PDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-261745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210727T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
232 AM PDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

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