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Hazardous Seas Warning 44, NWS Eureka, CA

August 17, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at Aug 17, 2021, 8:58 PM PDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Aug 17, 2021, 8:58 PM PDT (03:58 UTC)
Expired
Aug 18, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

091 
WHUS76 KEKA 180358
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 PM PDT Tue Aug 17 2021

PZZ450-181200-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210818T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0044.210818T0358Z-210818T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
858 PM PDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-181200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210820T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PDT Tue Aug 17 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210819T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 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 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-181200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-210819T1900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
858 PM PDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
141 
WHUS76 KEKA 180951
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
251 AM PDT Wed Aug 18 2021

PZZ450-181800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210818T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0038.210818T1800Z-210819T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
251 AM PDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 
  feet and north winds 20 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM 
  PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210819T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
251 AM PDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-181800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210820T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
251 AM PDT Wed Aug 18 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-181800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-210820T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
251 AM PDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
232 
WHUS76 KEKA 181608
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
908 AM PDT Wed Aug 18 2021

PZZ450-190015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210818T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0038.210818T1800Z-210819T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
908 AM PDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 
  feet and north winds 20 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM 
  PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190015-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210820T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
908 AM PDT Wed Aug 18 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-190015-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210819T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
908 AM PDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-190015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-210820T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
908 AM PDT Wed Aug 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

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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.