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Small Craft Advisory 44, NWS Eureka, CA

April 11, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 11, 2021, 8:22 PM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 11, 2021, 8:22 PM PDT (03:22 UTC)
Expired
Apr 13, 2021, 2:25 AM PDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

233 
WHUS76 KEKA 120322
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
822 PM PDT Sun Apr 11 2021

PZZ450-121130-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210412T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0027.210412T0322Z-210412T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
822 PM PDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121130-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210412T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.210412T0322Z-210412T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
822 PM PDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-121130-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
822 PM PDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
706 
WHUS76 KEKA 120911
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
211 AM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

PZZ450-121715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
211 AM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-121715-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
211 AM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-121715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
211 AM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
569 
WHUS76 KEKA 121534
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
834 AM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

PZZ470-475-122345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
834 AM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  12 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-122345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
834 AM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-122345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-210413T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
834 AM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
117 
WHUS76 KEKA 122157
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 PM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

PZZ470-475-130600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210414T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
257 PM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  11 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-130600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210414T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
257 PM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-130600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-210414T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
257 PM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
476 
WHUS76 KEKA 130305
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
805 PM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

PZZ470-475-131115-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210414T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
805 PM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-131115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210414T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
805 PM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-131115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-210414T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
805 PM PDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
113 
WHUS76 KEKA 130925
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
225 AM PDT Tue Apr 13 2021

PZZ455-131730-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-210414T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210414T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
225 AM PDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 13 feet.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-131730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210414T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
225 AM PDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-131730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210414T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
225 AM PDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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