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Hazardous Seas Warning 55, NWS Eureka, CA

September 15, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at Sep 15, 2021, 8:06 PM PDT. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Sep 15, 2021, 8:06 PM PDT (03:06 UTC)
Expired
Sep 16, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

915 
WHUS76 KEKA 160306
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
806 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

PZZ450-161115-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210917T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0055.210916T0306Z-210916T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
806 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet. North winds 
  15 to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. Strongest
  winds and highest seas around Pt St George.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-161115-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210916T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
806 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt 
  and seas 12 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210916T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0054.210916T1000Z-210917T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
806 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to 3 
  AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-161115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210917T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
806 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
405 
WHUS76 KEKA 161017
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
317 AM PDT Thu Sep 16 2021

PZZ450-161830-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0055.000000T0000Z-210916T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210916T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
317 AM PDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM this afternoon.

* 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.

$$

PZZ475-161830-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210916T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210917T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
317 AM PDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM Friday.

* 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.

$$

PZZ470-161830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210916T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
317 AM PDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 13 
  to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM this afternoon.

* 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.

$$

PZZ455-161830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210917T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
317 AM PDT Thu Sep 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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

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