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Hazardous Seas Warning 51, NWS Eureka, CA

August 31, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at Aug 31, 2021, 8:59 PM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Aug 31, 2021, 8:59 PM PDT (03:59 UTC)
Expired
Sep 2, 2021, 2:39 AM PDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

744 
WHUS76 KEKA 010359
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
859 PM PDT Tue Aug 31 2021

PZZ475-011200-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210901T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0051.210901T0359Z-210902T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet. North winds
  20 to 30 kt with local gusts to 35 kt. 

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-011200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PDT Tue Aug 31 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and steep
  hazardous seas 11 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-011200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-210902T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
859 PM PDT Tue Aug 31 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt. Local gusts over 35 kt near Pt
  St George. Much lighter winds elsewhere near shore. Steep seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-011200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
859 PM PDT Tue Aug 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. Local gusts to 35 kt near
  Cape Mendocino. Steep seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
414 
WHUS76 KEKA 010910
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
210 AM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

PZZ470-011715-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
210 AM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 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 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-011715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
210 AM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-011715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-210903T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
210 AM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-011715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
210 AM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  downwind of Cape Mendocino and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
498 
WHUS76 KEKA 011547
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
847 AM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

PZZ470-020000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-020000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* 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 Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-020000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210902T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
847 AM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-020000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-210903T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
847 AM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 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 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.

&&

$$
479 
WHUS76 KEKA 012146
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
246 PM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

PZZ470-020600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
246 PM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-020600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
246 PM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-020600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-210903T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
246 PM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-020600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210902T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
246 PM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 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.

&&

$$
349 
WHUS76 KEKA 020404
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
904 PM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

PZZ470-021000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
904 PM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts around 35 kt and steep
  hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-021000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
904 PM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-021215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-210903T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
904 PM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  steep seas 6 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-021215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210902T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
904 PM PDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt. Locally stronger winds with gusts
  to 30 kt near Cape Mendocino. Steep seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 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.

&&

$$
150 
WHUS76 KEKA 020939
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
239 AM PDT Thu Sep 2 2021

PZZ470-021745-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0052.210902T0939Z-210902T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
239 AM PDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon PDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-021745-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210902T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210904T0100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
239 AM PDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* 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 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-021745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-210903T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
239 AM PDT Thu Sep 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-021300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210902T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
239 AM PDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

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