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Small Craft Advisory 117, NWS Eureka, CA

November 5, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Nov 5, 2021, 9:02 AM PDT. It took effect at Nov 5, 2021, 8:33 PM PDT. It was in force for 29 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 5, 2021, 9:02 AM PDT (16:02 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 5, 2021, 8:33 PM PDT
Expired
Nov 7, 2021, 1:00 AM PST
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

470 
WHUS76 KEKA 051602
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
902 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

PZZ470-060015-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-211105T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.211106T0400Z-211106T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
902 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-051715-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-211105T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
902 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...



$$
6 follow-up statements
984 
WHUS76 KEKA 052118
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
218 PM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

PZZ470-060530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.211106T0400Z-211106T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
218 PM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
329 
WHUS76 KEKA 060333
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
833 PM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

PZZ450-061000-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.211106T0333Z-211106T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
833 PM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-061145-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.211106T0333Z-211106T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
833 PM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
600 
WHUS76 KEKA 061001
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

PZZ450-061815-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211106T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.211106T2000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
301 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 11 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM PDT this 
  afternoon to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ475-061815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.211106T2000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and steep seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM PDT this 
  afternoon to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ455-061815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.211107T0100Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING TO
1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM PDT this 
  evening to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ470-061815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
788 
WHUS76 KEKA 062038
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
138 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

PZZ450-475-070445-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
138 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ470-070445-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
138 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ455-070445-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.211107T0100Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
138 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING TO 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM PDT this 
  evening to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
022 
WHUS76 KEKA 062107
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
207 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

PZZ450-475-070515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
207 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ470-070515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
207 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ455-070515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.211107T0100Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
207 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING TO 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM PDT this 
  evening to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday 
  afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
954 
WHUS76 KEKA 070350
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
850 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

PZZ450-455-475-071200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
850 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 11 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ470-071200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-211107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0039.211108T2000Z-211109T0900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
850 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 10 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 4, 8:36 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA12 hr
Nov 5, 2:54 AM PDTFreeze WatchEKAHumboldt, Lake, Mendocino25 hr
Nov 5, 2:30 PM PDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryEKAHumboldt24 hr

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