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Gale Warning 23, NWS Eureka, CA

May 23, 2022

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at May 23, 2022, 2:20 AM PDT. It took effect at May 23, 2022, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 31 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
May 23, 2022, 2:20 AM PDT (09:20 UTC)
In effect from
May 23, 2022, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 24, 2022, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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820 
WHUS76 KEKA 230920
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
220 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022

PZZ455-231730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-220523T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0017.220523T2200Z-220524T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220523T2100Z-220524T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
220 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-231730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-220523T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0017.220523T2200Z-220524T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220523T2100Z-220524T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
220 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north 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 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-231730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.220523T1600Z-220524T0200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0017.220524T0100Z-220524T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220524T0200Z-220524T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
220 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 5 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this 
  morning to 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-231730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.220523T2100Z-220524T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
220 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
466 
WHUS76 KEKA 231547
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
847 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022

PZZ455-240000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-220523T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220523T2100Z-220524T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
847 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-240000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-220523T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220523T2100Z-220524T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-240000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.220523T1600Z-220524T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220524T0200Z-220524T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 5 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-240000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.220523T2100Z-220524T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
847 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$
758 
WHUS76 KEKA 232204
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
304 PM PDT Mon May 23 2022

PZZ470-240615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220524T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220524T0400Z-220524T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
304 PM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-240400-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220524T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
304 PM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW 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 8 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-240615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220525T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
304 PM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* 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 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-240615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220524T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
304 PM PDT Mon May 23 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts of up to 35
  kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$
289 
WHUS76 KEKA 240355
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 PM PDT Mon May 23 2022

PZZ455-241200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220524T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.220524T0400Z-220524T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0018.220524T2200Z-220525T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
855 PM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with a few gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt and seas 6 to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-241000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220524T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220524T0400Z-220524T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
855 PM PDT Mon May 23 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-241200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220525T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
855 PM PDT Mon May 23 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-241200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220524T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
855 PM PDT Mon May 23 2022

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$
359 
WHUS76 KEKA 240949
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
249 AM PDT Tue May 24 2022

PZZ470-241800-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220524T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220525T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
249 AM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-241800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220524T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0018.220524T2200Z-220525T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220524T2200Z-220525T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
249 AM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-241800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220525T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
249 AM PDT Tue May 24 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-241800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220524T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
249 AM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
432 
WHUS76 KEKA 241519
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
819 AM PDT Tue May 24 2022

PZZ455-242330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220524T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220524T2200Z-220525T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
819 AM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-242330-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220525T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
819 AM PDT Tue May 24 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-242200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220524T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
819 AM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-242330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220525T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
819 AM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
170 
WHUS76 KEKA 242107
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
207 PM PDT Tue May 24 2022

PZZ455-250400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220524T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.220524T2200Z-220525T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
207 PM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-250400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220525T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
207 PM PDT Tue May 24 2022

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-250515-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220525T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
207 PM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  5 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-242215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220524T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
207 PM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
695 
WHUS76 KEKA 250350
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
850 PM PDT Tue May 24 2022

PZZ455-251200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220525T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0064.220525T0400Z-220525T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
850 PM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-251200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-220525T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.220525T0400Z-220526T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
850 PM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-251200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220525T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
850 PM PDT Tue May 24 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at May 22, 2:34 PM PDT, 11 hours 46 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 22, 2:34 PM PDT, 11 hours 46 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
234 PM PDT Sun May 22 2022

.SYNOPSIS...Dry conditions and above normal temperatures are
expected through Wednesday. Some interior valleys will reach into
the upper 90s and possibly near 100 degrees in southern Mendocino
or Lake counties on Wednesday. Cooler temperatures return Thursday
into the weekend along with a chance of rain mostly north of Cape
Mendocino.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Dry conditions will remain in place through midweek as
an upper level ridge builds over the west coast. High pressure
building over the coastal waters will tighten the pressure gradient
over California as troughing persists over the Great Basin into
Tuesday. This will result in gusty north winds along the coast and
some offshore flow across the southern reaches of the county warning
area in Lake and Mendocino counties. The tightest pressure gradient
will likely occur on Tuesday as the ridge builds with particularly
dry conditions in Lake County. This will result in fire weather
concerns which are detailed more in the fire weather discussion
below. Otherwise the main impact will be much above normal
temperatures with 80s and 90s across the interior and possibly a
couple locations touching 100 degrees in the far southern areas of
Mendocino and into Lake counties.

The ridge will break down Thursday into Friday bringing much cooler
temperatures and a return of rain chances, primarily for areas
north of Cape Mendocino into the interior mountains. Total
rainfall isn't expected to be substantial but may be enough to
get the ground wet once again north of the Cape. Besides the
rainfall forecast, the other challenge is just how much
temperatures fall from Wednesday to Thursday. The good old MEX
guidance was showing a nearly 20 degree drop from the upper 90s to
the upper 70s, but has since backed off to only a 13 degree drop
to the lower 80s. The more reliable NBM is much more reasonable
with around a 10 degree decline followed by another 10 degrees on
Friday. However it plays out, temperatures are likely falling back
to either normal or slightly below normal for the late week
period into the weekend. /RPA

&&

.AVIATION...Afternoon visible satellite showed a thinning coastal
stratus segment from CEC to ACV. A hybrid spring/summer pattern is
developing with overnight back-filling stratus sent on a poorly
modeled journey north along the coast in light southerly return flow
eddies. Expecting more of the same overnight with hints of pockets
of lower VIS and maybe fog in some valleys and in the mix over the
ocean. Best confidence is for mostly MVFR CIGS around 1000 ft MSL to
start, with chances for lowering as the morning progresses. JJW

&&

.MARINE...Small Craft Advisory winds and seas persist this
afternoon. An isolated swath of stronger wind gusts near 35 kts can
be expected south of Cape Mendocino through this evening. Winds will
begin to temporarily ease overnight before the northerlies
strengthen to gale force Monday afternoon and evening. Gale Watches
have been hoisted for the outer zones. High pressure over the NERN
PAC is then expected to weaken Wednesday into Thursday which will
aid in a substantial decrease in wind speeds. JJW

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...A very warm air mass will build over Northwest
California early this week, with north-easterly flow developing as
the pressure gradient tightens between high pressure over the
Pacific and low pressure in the Great Basin. Though winds are
not expected to be particularly strong, they will still become a
bit gusty on the ridge tops of Lake and Mendocino counties,
particularly Tuesday morning. The offshore flow will bring low RH
to southern Lake County where single digit RH will be possible
Tuesday afternoon. With fuel moistures beginning to fall once
again the threat of fire is increasing but once again, the fuels
aren't to critical levels at this time. So, for now, maintaining
just a headline in the fire weather forecast and no need for
watches or warnings. However, unless more rain is seen in Lake
County and southern Mendocino, it might not be long until fuels
are to critical levels.

Conditions will rapidly change Thursday with temperatures cooling
sharply as a trough moves into the area. Light rain may return
north of Cape Mendocino late in the week. /RPA

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM PDT this afternoon for
     PZZ450.

     Small Craft Advisory from 5 PM Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday
     for PZZ450.

     Gale Watch from Monday afternoon through late Monday night
     for PZZ470.

     Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM PDT this evening for PZZ470.

     Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday for
     PZZ470.

     Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM PDT Tuesday for PZZ455.

     Gale Watch from Monday afternoon through late Monday night
     for PZZ475.

     Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM PDT Monday for PZZ475.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, May 22, 3:13 AM PDT, 23 hours 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
313 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022

CAZ101>115-231015-
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
313 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for Northwest California.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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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.