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Gale Warning 6, NWS Eureka, CA
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.
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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
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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. && $$ PZZ450-201845- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-220221T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 242 AM PST Sun Feb 20 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 3:36 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 51 hr |
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