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Gale Warning 39, NWS Eureka, CA

December 7, 2022

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Dec 7, 2022, 2:20 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 7, 2022, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 7, 2022, 2:20 AM PST (10:20 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2022, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 8, 2022, 12:00 PM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

151 
WHUS76 KEKA 071020
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
220 AM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

PZZ470-071830-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221207T2300Z-221208T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0039.221208T0600Z-221208T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.A.0001.221209T2100Z-221210T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
220 AM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 PM PST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from 
  Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

PZZ450-071830-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221208T0200Z-221208T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0039.221208T0800Z-221208T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
220 AM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM 
  PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to midnight PST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-071830-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221208T0800Z-221209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
220 AM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM
PST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM PST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
730 
WHUS76 KEKA 071635
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
835 AM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

PZZ470-080045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221207T2300Z-221208T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0039.221208T0600Z-221208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0001.221209T2100Z-221210T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
835 AM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 PM PST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from 
  Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

PZZ450-080045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221208T0200Z-221208T0800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0039.221208T0800Z-221208T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
835 AM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM 
  PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to midnight PST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-080045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221208T0800Z-221209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
835 AM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
629 
WHUS76 KEKA 072205
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
205 PM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

PZZ470-080615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221207T2300Z-221208T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0039.221208T0600Z-221208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0001.221209T2100Z-221210T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST 
  this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon 
  through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

PZZ450-080615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221208T0200Z-221208T0800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0039.221208T0800Z-221208T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
205 PM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM 
  PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to midnight PST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-080615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221208T0800Z-221209T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0031.221210T0300Z-221210T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  9 PM PST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening 
  through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-080615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221208T0800Z-221209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
205 PM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
942 
WHUS76 KEKA 080457
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
857 PM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

PZZ470-081300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-221208T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0039.221208T0600Z-221208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0001.221209T2100Z-221210T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
857 PM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. For the Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up 
  to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the 
  Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

PZZ450-081300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-221208T0800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0039.221208T0800Z-221208T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
857 PM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM 
  PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-081300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221208T0800Z-221209T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0031.221210T0300Z-221210T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
857 PM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 10 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  9 PM PST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening 
  through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-081300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.221208T0800Z-221209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
857 PM PST Wed Dec 7 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
378 
WHUS76 KEKA 081037
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
237 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

PZZ470-081845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221208T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SR.A.0001.221209T2100Z-221210T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0002.221209T2100Z-221210T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
237 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Storm Warning, 
  south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 11 to 
  16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 2 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-081845-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221208T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0002.221209T2100Z-221210T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
237 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Storm Warning, 
  southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 
  to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 2 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-081845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-221209T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0031.221210T0300Z-221210T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0040.221209T2300Z-221210T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
237 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 4 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-081845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-221209T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0040.221209T2300Z-221210T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
237 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 4 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
361 
WHUS76 KEKA 081608
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
808 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

PZZ470-090015-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221208T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0002.221209T2100Z-221210T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
808 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Storm Warning, 
  south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 
  16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 2 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-090015-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221208T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0002.221209T2100Z-221210T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
808 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Storm Warning, 
  southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 
  to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 2 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-090015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-221209T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.221209T2300Z-221210T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
808 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 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 out 10 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 4 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
459 
WHUS76 KEKA 081733
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
933 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

PZZ470-090145-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221208T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.221208T1733Z-221209T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0002.221209T2100Z-221210T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
933 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 2 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-090145-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221208T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0002.221209T2100Z-221210T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
933 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Storm Warning, 
  southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 
  to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon PST today. For the 
  Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 2 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-090145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-221209T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0040.221209T2100Z-221210T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
933 AM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 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 out 10 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 4 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
192 
WHUS76 KEKA 082002
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1202 PM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

PZZ450-090415-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-221208T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-221209T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0002.221209T2100Z-221210T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1202 PM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 2 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-090415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-221209T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.221209T2100Z-221210T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1202 PM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up 
  to 25 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, from 1 PM Friday to 4 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-090415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-221209T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0002.221209T2100Z-221210T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1202 PM PST Thu Dec 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 2 AM PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

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 Dec 6, 2:52 PM PST, 11 hours 28 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 6, 2:52 PM PST, 11 hours 28 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
252 PM PST Tue Dec 6 2022

.SYNOPSIS...Clear skies will allow for another frosty night with
more calm, cool weather on tap for Wednesday. Rain and mountain snow
will arrive early Thursday with an even stronger system expected
late Friday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Weak high pressure has allowed for clear skies to
build in throughout NW California. Under sunny skies, most areas
have reached near 50 degrees. High pressure to the east will keep at
least weak offshore wind through the night, allowing for another
clear, cold night. Widespread frost can be expected, even right
along the coast.

A weak low pressure system currently centered in the southern Gulf
of Alaska is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours and
approach the northern California coast. A weak cold front associated
with this system is expected to kick off rain showers early Thursday
morning. Models broadly agree that rain amounts with this front will
vary between 0.6 and 1.2 inches with the heaviest rain along the the
southeast oriented ridges of the King Range. Modest southerly winds
gusting to 30 mph over high terrain will generate only weak warm air
advection in front of the system, allowing snow levels to stay
relatively low. Although NBM generally places levels around 3000
feet, GFS and NAM both consistently show levels down to 2200 feet in
convective showers. Gradual snowfall of 4 to 8 inches are expected
on highway passes in Trinity County and Eastern Humboldt with little
impactful snowfall elsewhere. A winter weather advisory has been
hoisted for this system above 2500 feet. Snow amounts are too
gradual to justify a warning.

With little respite in precipitation, a stronger system associated
a deep upper level trough will approach the area late Friday. This
system has a much stronger plume of tropical moisture with
precipitable water from the ECMWF ensemble about 1 inch above
average. Similarly, total rain amounts Friday through Saturday are
expected to generally be 1.5 to 2.5 inches. Model ensemble members
have generally agreed on a deeper trough for Friday, pushing
rainfall estimates to the higher end. In front of the system, NBM
4.1 shows and 80% chance of at least isolated wind gusts to 45 mph.
Although isolated, the possibility of a wind advisory will bare
close observation.

Stronger warm air advection will slightly raise snow levels for this
second event closer to 3000 feet, though levels are expected to
gradually fall into the weekend. Heavy snowfall is expected in
Trinity county will accumulation around Scott Mountain Summit up to
20 inches, Lower elevation passes such as Hayfork Pass can expect
closer to a foot of snow. Outside of Trinity county, upper
elevations could expected 5 to 10 inches. Substantial uncertainty
still exists for specific snow amounts, though models seems to be
slowly agreeing on a stronger system. A winter storm watch will
likely be considered over the next 24 hours. All cluster ensemble
members show shortwaves and light rain showers continuing to cross
the area Sunday into next week. /JHW

&&

.AVIATION...Mostly SKC prevailed along the Del Norte and Humboldt Coasts today
as low pressure continued to slide southward. Offshore flow began
influencing local conditions overnight. Winds will become more
Northwest-North through afternoon. As the low moved southward
along the coast, VFR clouds continued to rotate into Lake and
Mendocino counties today. Widespread clearing can be expected
tonight. Patches of valley fog will form overnight with pockets
of fog/stratus developing along some coastal areas. /TA

&&

.MARINE...Winds will continue to diminish across the waters
through this afternoon and seas will remain below 5 feet through
Wednesday. Another frontal system will approaches the area on late
on Wednesday, bringing unsettled weather conditions and increasing
southerly winds by Wednesday evening. Deterministic guidance is
suggesting winds strengthening to near GALE FORCE over the northern
waters early Thursday.

More unsettled weather is expected on Friday as a stronger cold
front approaches the region. Strong to near GALE FORCE sustained
winds will be possible over the waters. NBM currently shows a 80 to
95 percent of widespread wind gusts greater than 34 knots for the
northern waters on Friday night. A larger mid-period NW swell is
expected to build on Friday night and Saturday.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST
     Friday for CAZ105>108.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
None.
&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 6, 3:02 AM PST, 23 hours 18 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 AM PST Tue Dec 6 2022

CAZ101>106-109>115-071115-
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Mendocino Coast-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
302 AM PST Tue Dec 6 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...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or
weather.gov/eureka.

CAZ107-108-071115-
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
302 AM PST Tue Dec 6 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...Wednesday through Monday.

Another round of rain and snow is expected Thursday. Snow impacts
will mostly be confined to the higher elevations. Though, some snow
will be possible on Highways 3 and 36, where generally 1 to 4 inches
is forecast. Higher snow amounts on Highway 3 in northern Trinity are
anticipated, with around 7 inches possible at Scott Mountain Pass.
Additional rounds of rain and snow will be possible Friday and
through the weekend.

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

For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or
weather.gov/eureka.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 7, 2:20 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA59 hr
Dec 7, 2:20 AM PSTStorm WatchEKA24 hr
Dec 7, 2:05 PM PSTGale WatchEKA13 hr
Dec 7, 2:07 PM PSTWinter Storm WatchEKA19 hr

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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.