Alert archive / California / Gale Watches in 2021
Gale Watch 3, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this gale watch at Feb 21, 2021, 2:00 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 23, 2021, 3:00 AM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 21, 2021, 2:00 PM PST (22:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2021, 3:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 22, 2021, 2:27 AM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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203 WHUS76 KMTR 212200 MWWMTR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area 200 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 PZZ575-220600- /O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210222T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0032.210222T2300Z-210223T1100Z/ Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM- 200 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet at 12 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST 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. && $$ PZZ540-220600- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210222T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0032.210222T1700Z-210223T1100Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm- 200 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet at 12 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet at 15 seconds expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Monday to 3 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ576-220600- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210222T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0032.210222T2300Z-210223T1100Z/ Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM- 200 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet at 12 seconds. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10- 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST 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. && $$ PZZ570-220600- /O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.GL.A.0003.210223T1100Z-210224T2300Z/ Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM- 200 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet at 16 seconds. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 17 feet at 15 seconds possible. * WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ571-220600- /O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.GL.A.0003.210223T1100Z-210224T2300Z/ Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM- 200 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet at 16 seconds. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet at 15 seconds possible. * WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ565-220500- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210222T0500Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm- 200 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
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215 WHUS76 KMTR 220456 MWWMTR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area 856 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 PZZ575-221300- /O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210222T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0032.210222T2300Z-210223T1100Z/ Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM- 856 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST 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. && $$ PZZ576-221300- /O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210222T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0032.210222T2300Z-210223T1100Z/ Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM- 856 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10- 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ540-221300- /O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210222T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0032.210222T1700Z-210223T1100Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm- 856 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet at 15 seconds expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Monday to 3 AM PST 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. && $$ PZZ565-220600- /O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210222T0500Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm- 856 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... $$ PZZ570-221300- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.GL.A.0003.210223T1100Z-210224T2300Z/ Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM- 856 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet at 16 seconds. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 17 feet at 15 seconds possible. * WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ571-221300- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.GL.A.0003.210223T1100Z-210224T2300Z/ Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM- 856 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet at 16 seconds. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet at 15 seconds possible. * WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
778 WHUS76 KMTR 221027 MWWMTR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area 227 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 PZZ570-221830- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KMTR.GL.A.0003.210223T1100Z-210224T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0007.210223T1100Z-210224T2300Z/ Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM- 227 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet at 15 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet at 17 seconds. * WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST 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. && $$ PZZ571-221830- /O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210223T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KMTR.GL.A.0003.210223T1100Z-210224T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0007.210223T1100Z-210224T2300Z/ Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM- 227 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet at 15 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet at 17 seconds. * WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Tuesday to 3 PM PST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ545-221830- /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0033.210223T1800Z-210224T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 nm- 227 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet at 15 seconds expected, resulting in hazardous conditions near harbor entrances. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 3 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ560-221830- /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0033.210223T1800Z-210224T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 nm- 227 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet at 15 seconds expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 3 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ565-221830- /O.NEW.KMTR.SC.Y.0033.210223T1800Z-210224T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm- 227 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet at 15 seconds expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 3 PM PST 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. && $$ PZZ575-221830- /O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0032.210222T2300Z-210224T2300Z/ Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM- 227 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ540-221830- /O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0032.210222T1700Z-210224T2300Z/ Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm- 227 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet at 15 seconds expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 PM PST 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. && $$ PZZ576-221830- /O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0032.210222T2300Z-210224T2300Z/ Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM- 227 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet at 16 seconds expected. * WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10- 60 NM. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
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Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2:00 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MTR | 4 days |
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