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Hazardous Seas Warning 63, NWS Eureka, CA

December 13, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this hazardous seas warning at Dec 13, 2021, 1:44 AM PST. It was in force for 16 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
Dec 13, 2021, 1:44 AM PST (09:44 UTC)
Expired
Dec 13, 2021, 6:00 PM PST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

910 
WHUS76 KEKA 130944
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
144 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

PZZ450-470-131700-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-211213T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0063.211213T0944Z-211213T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
144 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-131745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
144 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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
043 
WHUS76 KEKA 131002 AAA
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Eureka CA
202 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

PZZ450-470-131700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211213T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
202 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-131815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
202 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
156 
WHUS76 KEKA 131640
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
840 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

PZZ450-470-132000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211213T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
840 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 18 feet. Southwest
  winds at 20 to 25 kts and gusts around 35 kts. 

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-140045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
840 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
125 
WHUS76 KEKA 131952
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1152 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

PZZ450-470-132300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211213T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1152 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 18 feet. Southwest
  winds at 20-25 kts. Gusts to around 30 kts.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-140400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1152 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
039 
WHUS76 KEKA 132221
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
221 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

PZZ450-140630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211214T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0058.211215T1500Z-211215T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
221 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 19 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 3 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-140630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211214T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0058.211215T1200Z-211215T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
221 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 3 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-140630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-211215T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
221 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
506 
WHUS76 KEKA 140158
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
558 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

PZZ450-141000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211214T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0134.211214T0200Z-211215T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.211215T1500Z-211215T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
558 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 3 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-141000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211214T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0134.211214T0200Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.211215T1200Z-211215T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
558 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 12 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 3 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-141000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-211215T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
558 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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
Dec 12, 5:27 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKALake, Mendocino35 hr
Dec 13, 5:43 AM PSTBeach Hazards StatementEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino28 hr
Dec 13, 8:54 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementEKAHumboldt36 min
Dec 13, 2:21 PM PSTGale WarningEKA49 hr
Dec 13, 2:25 PM PSTWinter Storm WatchEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity24 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.