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Gale Warning 6, NWS Eureka, CA

February 20, 2022

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 20, 2022, 2:42 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 20, 2022, 3:00 PM PST. It was in force for 11 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
Feb 20, 2022, 2:42 AM PST (10:42 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 20, 2022, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 21, 2022, 2:16 AM PST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

388 
WHUS76 KEKA 201042
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
242 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

PZZ455-201845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220220T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.GL.W.0006.220220T2300Z-220221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
242 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-201845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220220T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.220220T2300Z-220221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
242 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-201845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220222T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
242 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-201845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220221T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
242 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
310 
WHUS76 KEKA 201622
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
822 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

PZZ455-210030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220220T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.220220T2300Z-220221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
822 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-210030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220220T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.220220T2300Z-220221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
822 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-210030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220221T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
822 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-210030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220222T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
822 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
675 
WHUS76 KEKA 202241
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
241 PM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

PZZ455-210645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220220T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.220220T2300Z-220221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
241 PM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-210645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220220T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.220220T2300Z-220221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
241 PM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-210645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220221T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
241 PM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-210645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220222T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
241 PM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
648 
WHUS76 KEKA 210442
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
842 PM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

PZZ455-211100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
842 PM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
842 PM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-211245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220221T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
842 PM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-211245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220222T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
842 PM PST Sun Feb 20 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
217 
WHUS76 KEKA 211016
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
216 AM PST Mon Feb 21 2022

PZZ455-211700-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220221T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0008.220221T1016Z-220221T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
216 AM PST Mon Feb 21 2022

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211700-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220221T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0008.220221T1016Z-220221T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
216 AM PST Mon Feb 21 2022

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-211830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220222T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
216 AM PST Mon Feb 21 2022

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-211830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220222T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
216 AM PST Mon Feb 21 2022

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 20, 3:36 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt51 hr

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Sources

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