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Small Craft Advisory 30, NWS Eureka, CA

March 14, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 14, 2021, 2:47 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 14, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 5 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2021, 2:47 PM PDT (21:47 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

922 
WHUS76 KEKA 142147
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
247 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

PZZ470-150600-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210314T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0030.210314T2200Z-210315T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.GL.W.0016.210315T0300Z-210316T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
247 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 4 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-150600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0016.210315T0600Z-210316T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
247 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, 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...For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 10 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-150600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0016.210315T0300Z-210316T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
247 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 4 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-150600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210316T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
247 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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
813 
WHUS76 KEKA 142307
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
407 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

PZZ450-150715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0016.210315T0600Z-210316T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
407 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-150715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0016.210315T0600Z-210316T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
407 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-150715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0016.210315T0300Z-210316T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
407 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-150715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0016.210315T0300Z-210316T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
407 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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.

&&

$$
270 
WHUS76 KEKA 150317
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
817 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

PZZ470-151130-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210316T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
817 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-151130-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210315T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210316T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
817 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  12 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-151130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0016.210315T0600Z-210316T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
817 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-151130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210315T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0016.210315T0600Z-210316T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
817 PM PDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 3:06 AM PDTGale WarningEKA54 hr

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