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Gale Warning 37, NWS Eureka, CA

November 29, 2022

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Nov 29, 2022, 3:42 AM PST. It took effect at Nov 30, 2022, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 10 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
Nov 29, 2022, 3:42 AM PST (11:42 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 30, 2022, 7:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 30, 2022, 5:00 PM PST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

733 
WHUS76 KEKA 291142
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
342 AM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

PZZ470-291945-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0029.221130T1500Z-221130T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T1500Z-221130T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
342 AM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-291945-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0029.221130T1800Z-221130T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0119.221130T1800Z-221130T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
342 AM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-291945-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-221129T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
342 AM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
507 
WHUS76 KEKA 291635
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
835 AM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

PZZ450-292000-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0120.221129T1635Z-221129T2000Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0119.221130T1800Z-221130T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
835 AM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-300045-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-221129T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T1500Z-221130T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
835 AM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 3 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-292300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-221129T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
835 AM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

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

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
052 
WHUS76 KEKA 292225
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
225 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

PZZ455-475-300630-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-221129T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.221130T1700Z-221201T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
225 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7
  to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-300630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.221130T0900Z-221130T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T2000Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
225 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 5 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to noon PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-300630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.221130T0600Z-221130T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T1500Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
225 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 5 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
199 
WHUS76 KEKA 300444
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
844 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

PZZ450-301245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.221130T0900Z-221130T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T2000Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
844 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 5 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to noon PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-301245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.221130T0600Z-221130T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T1500Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
844 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 5 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-301245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.221130T1700Z-221201T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
844 PM PST Tue Nov 29 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 AM PST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
577 
WHUS76 KEKA 301113
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
313 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

PZZ450-301915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.000000T0000Z-221130T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T2000Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
313 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM PST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 5 PM PST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-301915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.000000T0000Z-221130T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T1500Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 5 PM 
  PST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-301915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.221130T1700Z-221201T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
426 
WHUS76 KEKA 301446
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
646 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

PZZ470-302300-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.000000T0000Z-221130T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T1500Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
646 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-302300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.000000T0000Z-221130T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T2000Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
646 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM PST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 5 PM PST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-302300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.221130T1700Z-221201T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
646 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
026 
WHUS76 KEKA 301616
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
816 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

PZZ450-010030-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.000000T0000Z-221130T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0037.221130T1800Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
816 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-010030-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
816 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-010030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.221130T1700Z-221201T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
816 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
092 
WHUS76 KEKA 302208
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
208 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

PZZ450-010100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
208 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-010100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-221201T0100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
208 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-010500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.000000T0000Z-221201T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
208 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 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 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.

&&

$$
671 
WHUS76 KEKA 010053
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
453 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

PZZ450-010900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-221201T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0029.221201T0100Z-221201T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
453 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ470-010900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-221201T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0029.221201T0100Z-221201T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
453 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-010500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0121.000000T0000Z-221201T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
453 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 7 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 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.

&&

$$

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 Nov 28, 2:31 PM PST, 13 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 28, 2:31 PM PST, 13 hours 11 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
231 PM PST Mon Nov 28 2022

.SYNOPSIS...Showers will dissipate across the region this evening,
and clouds will clear tonight. That will lead to cold temperatures
Tuesday morning. Thereafter, a winter storm will move across
Northwest California Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
afternoon, followed by a second winter storm impacting the area
during the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...An upper trough was positioned over the
Intermountain West this afternoon, with a shortwave impulse moving
through the trough across OR. Showers associated with the impulse
will clear NWRN CA this evening. That will be followed by drying
and clearing skies tonight resulting in strong radiational cooling
and widespread freezing temperatures Tuesday morning. That
includes the coast...reference the latest Freeze Warning for more
information. Otherwise, upper height falls are forecast to
redevelop across the PACNW Tuesday night into Wednesday as an
upper trough digs from coastal BC across the NERN PAC. An
associated low-level cold front will approach Del Norte County
during Wednesday afternoon, and then progress south across
Humboldt County Wednesday night before reaching Mendocino and Lake
Counties Thursday morning. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall
will occur along the front, particularly across west-southwest
facing terrain where moisture flux and upslope flow will be
maximized. In addition, snow levels will initially reside around
2500 ft MSL over eastern Trinity County due to southerly upslope
winds dynamically cooling the airmass. In addition, snow levels
will fall immediately behind the front to 2000-3000 ft MSL due to
a combination of wet bulb cooling and snow flake melting aloft.
Heavy mountain snow will occur as a result...reference the latest
Winter Storm Watch for more information. There could also be a
period of accumulating snowfall across lower elevation portions
of HWY 199 near Collier Tunnel and along higher elevation sections
of HWY 101 in Mendocino County as heavy precipitatiton rates
spread south with the front Wednesday evening into Thursday
morning.

The previously mentioned upper-level trough is forecast to exit
east away from the region during Thursday evening/night.
Precipitaiton will dissipate as a result, and cold morning
temperatures will redevelop on Friday. Multi-model guidance then
shows an upper low digging south over the NERN PAC during
Saturday. Moderate to possible heavy precipition is forecast to
spread inland across NWRN CA, with impacts similar to Thursday
expected. However, the weekend storm system may be slightly
colder aloft, which could yield accumulating snowfall down to
valley floors in Trinity County, which would result in hazardous
travel conditions in the vicnity of Weaverville and Hayfork.

Garner

&&

.AVIATION...Cloud cover and showers will diminish this evening as
high pressure builds and offshore winds develop. VFR conditions
are expected to prevail through the forecast period, however MVFR
ceilings are still possible early this evening in isolated
showers. Skies will generally clear out tonight, except for some
fog and low clouds in the interior valleys.

&&

.MARINE...Seas have been slowly increasing today, generally
around 10 feet with dominant periods near 12 seconds. Winds have
been mostly under 20 kt at the buoys. Small craft advisories
remain in effect tonight with seas expected to build to 10 to 12
feet due to a combination of two wave groups; one from the NW near
9 ft at 12 seconds and another from the W near 5 ft at 15
seconds. Seas may linger near 10 feet Tuesday morning if winds
increase to 20 kt and shorter period N-NW waves near 5 seconds
build. Otherwise, northerly winds and seas will steadily diminish
through the day on Tuesday. Another frontal system will approach
from the NW Tuesday night and southerly winds will start to
increase north of Cape Mendocino. This front will bring a
potential for gale force winds, mainly north of Cape Mendocino on
Wednesday. The front should progress southward by Wednesday
evening, though gales appear less likely for the southern portion
of Mendocino waters. Winds should shift around to the N-NW and
diminish during the day on Thursday, however a large W-NW swell
will build and seas are forecast to rise above 10 feet. Another
front will approach toward the end of the week and gale force
winds and large steep seas are forecast again. Gale force winds
may persist into Saturday mornings, but winds are forecast to
trend down as another large swell builds.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...A multi-inch rainfall event is forecast to occur
across Northwest California Wednesday evening through Thursday
afternoon. Low-level moisture flux will be favorably oriented
with west-southwest facing terrain such that locally heavy
rainfall rates will be possible...particularly in the vicinity of
the coast. That could lead to some areas of urban and small
stream flooding, as well as an increased risk for mountain rock
and mud slides. In addition, there is a marginal risk that
rainfall rates may become sufficiently large for debris flow
concerns across area burn scars.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Freeze Warning from midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Tuesday
     for CAZ101-103-109.

     Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday afternoon through
     Thursday afternoon for CAZ105>108.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Tuesday for PZZ450-470.

     Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PST Tuesday for PZZ455-475.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 28, 2:09 PM PST, 13 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
209 PM PST Mon Nov 28 2022

CAZ101-103-109-292215-
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-
209 PM PST Mon Nov 28 2022

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST
TUESDAY...

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A Freeze Warning is currently in effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A Freeze Warning is currently in effect.

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

CAZ102-104-110>115-292215-
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
209 PM PST Mon Nov 28 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

CAZ105>108-292215-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
209 PM PST Mon Nov 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A Winter Storm Watch is currently in effect.

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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 28, 8:39 PM PSTGale WatchEKA7 hr
Nov 29, 3:42 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA5 hr
Nov 29, 8:17 AM PSTWinter Storm WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Trinity47 hr
Nov 29, 8:17 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity50 hr
Nov 29, 8:18 AM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt35 hr
Nov 29, 8:35 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA3 hr
Nov 29, 2:25 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA4 days

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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.