Alert archive / California / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 4, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this gale warning at Jan 27, 2021, 2:23 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 27, 2021, 3:00 AM PST. It was in force for 2 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
- Jan 27, 2021, 2:23 AM PST (10:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 27, 2021, 3:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2021, 5:27 AM PST
- In force
- 2 hr
- Issued by
- NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
The text
As transmitted.
522 WHUS76 KMTR 271023 MWWMTR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 PZZ535-271700- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0004.210127T1100Z-210127T1700Z/ Monterey Bay- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. * WHERE...Monterey Bay. * WHEN...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. && $$ PZZ560-271830- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.210127T1100Z-210128T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 nm- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet at 15 seconds expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ570-271830- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.210127T1100Z-210128T2300Z/ Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ571-271830- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.210127T1100Z-210128T2300Z/ Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ575-271830- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.210127T1100Z-210128T2300Z/ Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ540-271830- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.210127T1100Z-210128T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet at 15 seconds expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ545-271830- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.210127T1100Z-210128T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 nm- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet at 16 seconds expected, resulting in hazardous conditions near harbor entrances. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near harbor entrances. && $$ PZZ530-271700- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.210127T1100Z-210127T1700Z/ San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ531-271700- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.210127T1100Z-210127T1700Z/ San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ576-271700- /O.CON.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1700Z/ Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet at 14 seconds. * WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10- 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ565-271700- /O.CON.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm- 223 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet at 14 seconds. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
1 follow-up statement
932 WHUS76 KMTR 271327 MWWMTR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 PZZ565-271700- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0005.210127T1327Z-210127T1700Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet at 13 seconds. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ535-271430- /O.CAN.KMTR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T1700Z/ Monterey Bay- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have subsided to allow the Gale Warning to be cancelled, but occasional stronger gusts are still possible through Wednesday. $$ PZZ576-272130- /O.CAN.KMTR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1700Z/ /O.EXA.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210128T2300Z/ Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet at 16 seconds. * WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10- 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ570-272130- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210128T2300Z/ Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet at 16 seconds. * WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ571-272130- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210128T2300Z/ Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet at 16 seconds. * WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ575-272130- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210128T2300Z/ Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet at 16 seconds. * WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ540-272130- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210128T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet at 15 seconds. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ545-272130- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210128T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 nm- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet at 16 seconds, resulting in hazardous conditions near harbor entrances. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near harbor entrances. && $$ PZZ560-272130- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210128T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 nm- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet at 15 seconds. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ530-271700- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210127T1700Z/ San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ531-271700- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210127T1700Z/ San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge- 527 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
The office that day
Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 9:39 PM PST | Flash Flood Warning | MTR | Sonoma | 81 min |
| Jan 26, 10:22 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | MTR | Marin, Napa, Sonoma | 4 hr |
| Jan 26, 10:56 PM PST | Flash Flood Warning | MTR | San Mateo, Santa Cruz | 4 hr |
| Jan 26, 11:18 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | MTR | Alameda, City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara | 4 hr |
| Jan 26, 11:46 PM PST | Special Marine Warning | MTR | 14 min | |
| Jan 27, 1:31 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | MTR | Monterey | 3 hr |
| Jan 27, 1:38 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | MTR | Monterey | 14 hr |
| Jan 27, 1:45 AM PST | Flash Flood Warning | MTR | Monterey | 3 hr |
| Jan 27, 2:06 AM PST | Special Marine Warning | MTR | 24 min | |
| Jan 27, 2:18 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | MTR | Monterey, Santa Cruz | 117 min |
| Jan 27, 2:23 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MTR | 55 hr | |
| Jan 27, 5:27 AM PST | Gale Warning | MTR | 21 hr | |
| Jan 27, 12:03 PM PST | Flash Flood Warning | MTR | Monterey | 3 hr |
| Jan 27, 12:05 PM PST | Flash Flood Warning | MTR | Monterey | 3 hr |
| Jan 27, 12:33 PM PST | Flash Flood Warning | MTR | San Mateo, Santa Cruz | 6 hr |
| Jan 27, 12:53 PM PST | Special Marine Warning | MTR | 52 min | |
| Jan 27, 2:11 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | MTR | Alameda, Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz | 5 hr |
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