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Hazardous Seas Warning 57, NWS Eureka, CA

October 11, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at Oct 11, 2021, 2:06 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 11, 2021, 9:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 11, 2021, 2:06 PM PDT (21:06 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 11, 2021, 9:00 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 12, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

348 
WHUS76 KEKA 112106
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
206 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

PZZ475-120515-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211012T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0057.211012T0400Z-211012T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
206 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 15 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-120400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211012T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
206 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-120515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211012T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
206 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-120515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211012T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
206 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet.

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
790 
WHUS76 KEKA 120351
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
851 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

PZZ475-121000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211012T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0057.211012T0400Z-211012T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
851 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211012T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0104.211012T0400Z-211012T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
851 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211012T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
851 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-121200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211012T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
851 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 12 feet.

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

&&

$$
499 
WHUS76 KEKA 121000
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
300 AM PDT Tue Oct 12 2021

PZZ475-121800-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0057.000000T0000Z-211012T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-211013T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
300 AM PDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-211013T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
300 AM PDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-121600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211012T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
300 AM PDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-121600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211012T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
300 AM PDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 11, 7:58 AM PDTHard Freeze WatchEKAHumboldt, Trinity6 hr
Oct 11, 2:11 PM PDTFreeze WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino19 hr
Oct 11, 2:11 PM PDTHard Freeze WarningEKAHumboldt, Trinity19 hr

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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.