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Storm Watch 3, NWS Eureka, CA

March 3, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this storm watch at Mar 3, 2021, 2:51 AM PST. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 3:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Mar 3, 2021, 2:51 AM PST (10:51 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2021, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Mar 3, 2021, 2:22 PM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

148 
WHUS76 KEKA 031051
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
251 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

PZZ450-031900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210303T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210304T2300Z-210305T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
251 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 6 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST this 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-031900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210303T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210305T0500Z-210305T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
251 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 9 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-031900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210303T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210304T1700Z-210304T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.A.0003.210304T2300Z-210305T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
251 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 14 feet. For the Storm Watch, 
  south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 
  21 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

PZZ475-031900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210303T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210304T1700Z-210305T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
251 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Thursday to 9 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
804 
WHUS76 KEKA 031650
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
850 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

PZZ470-040100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210303T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210304T1700Z-210304T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0003.210304T2300Z-210305T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
850 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 17 to 21 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

PZZ450-040100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210303T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210304T2300Z-210305T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
850 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  14 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 6 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-040100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210303T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210305T0500Z-210305T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
850 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 9 to 
  11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 9 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-040100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210303T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210304T1700Z-210305T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
850 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 
  around 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Thursday to 9 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
189 
WHUS76 KEKA 032222
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
222 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

PZZ470-040630-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210304T1700Z-210304T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0003.210304T1800Z-210305T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SR.A.0003.210304T2300Z-210305T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
222 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  16 to 21 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-040630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210303T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210304T1600Z-210305T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
222 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM Thursday to 9 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-040630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210303T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0026.210304T1400Z-210305T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210305T0500Z-210305T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
222 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with 
  gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 9 AM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 9 PM PST 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-040630-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.210304T2300Z-210305T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
222 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  14 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 6 AM PST Friday.

* 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 2, 8:58 PM PSTGale WarningEKA60 hr
Mar 3, 3:33 AM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt54 hr
Mar 3, 2:22 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA31 hr
Mar 3, 2:22 PM PSTStorm WarningEKA43 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.