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Gale Warning 21, NWS Eureka, CA

May 17, 2022

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at May 17, 2022, 2:42 AM PDT. It took effect at May 17, 2022, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 17, 2022, 2:42 AM PDT (09:42 UTC)
In effect from
May 17, 2022, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 17, 2022, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

918 
WHUS76 KEKA 170942
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
242 AM PDT Tue May 17 2022

PZZ455-475-171745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-220517T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0021.220517T1200Z-220518T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
242 AM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT early 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-171745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
242 AM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-171745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
242 AM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
671 
WHUS76 KEKA 171539
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
839 AM PDT Tue May 17 2022

PZZ455-475-172345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
839 AM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-172345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
839 AM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-172345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
839 AM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
279 
WHUS76 KEKA 172130
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
230 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

PZZ455-475-180400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-180400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
230 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-180400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
768 
WHUS76 KEKA 180409
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
909 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

PZZ455-475-181215-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220518T0409Z-220521T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
909 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Friday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-180515-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
909 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...



$$

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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.