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Small Craft Advisory 61, NWS Eureka, CA

May 17, 2022

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at May 17, 2022, 9:09 PM PDT. It was in force for 42 hr.

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The facts

Issued
May 17, 2022, 9:09 PM PDT (04:09 UTC)
Expired
May 19, 2022, 3:00 PM PDT
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

768 
WHUS76 KEKA 180409
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
909 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

PZZ455-475-181215-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220518T0409Z-220521T0000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
909 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Friday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-180515-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-220518T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
909 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...



$$
7 follow-up statements
020 
WHUS76 KEKA 180930
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
230 AM PDT Wed May 18 2022

PZZ450-181730-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220519T1000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T2200Z-220521T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
230 AM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ470-181730-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220519T1000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T2200Z-220521T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
230 AM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas around 8 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-181730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T1700Z-220521T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
230 AM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Saturday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
079 
WHUS76 KEKA 181541
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
841 AM PDT Wed May 18 2022

PZZ455-475-182345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T1700Z-220521T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
841 AM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas to 6 to 8 feet. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Saturday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-182345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220519T1000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T2200Z-220521T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
841 AM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ470-182345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220519T1000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T2200Z-220521T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
841 AM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas building around 8 feet 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
653 
WHUS76 KEKA 182116
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
216 PM PDT Wed May 18 2022

PZZ455-475-190530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T1700Z-220521T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T1700Z-220521T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
216 PM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 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 10 AM Thursday to 9 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PDT 
  Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain steady for much of the
  night before starting to increase towards morning. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-190530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220519T1000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T2200Z-220521T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
216 PM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain steady for much of the
  night before starting to increase towards morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220519T1000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T2200Z-220521T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
216 PM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain steady for much of the
  night before starting to increase towards morning. 

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.

&&

$$
368 
WHUS76 KEKA 190356
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
856 PM PDT Wed May 18 2022

PZZ450-191200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220519T1000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T2200Z-220521T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T2200Z-220521T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
856 PM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 9 PM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-191200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220519T1000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.220519T2200Z-220521T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T2200Z-220521T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
856 PM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 9 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-191200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T1700Z-220521T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
856 PM PDT Wed May 18 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 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 10 AM Thursday to 9 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PDT 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
761 
WHUS76 KEKA 190902
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
202 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022

PZZ455-191715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T1600Z-220521T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
202 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 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 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-191715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T1600Z-220522T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
202 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-191715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220519T1000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T2200Z-220521T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
202 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-191715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.220519T1000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T2200Z-220522T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
202 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 9 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
248 
WHUS76 KEKA 191546
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022

PZZ455-200000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T1600Z-220521T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
846 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-200000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T1600Z-220522T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
846 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-200000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T2200Z-220521T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
846 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-200000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T2200Z-220522T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
846 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 9 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
598 
WHUS76 KEKA 192143
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
243 PM PDT Thu May 19 2022

PZZ450-200545-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T2200Z-220521T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
243 PM PDT Thu May 19 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-200545-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-220519T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0022.220519T2200Z-220522T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
243 PM PDT Thu May 19 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-200545-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-220521T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
243 PM PDT Thu May 19 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-200545-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-220522T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
243 PM PDT Thu May 19 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at May 17, 2:39 PM PDT, 6 hours 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 17, 2:39 PM PDT, 6 hours 30 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
239 PM PDT Tue May 17 2022

.SYNOPSIS...Breezy conditions will continue through the end of the
work week. Temperatures will continue to warm across the interior on
Wednesday, while seasonal temperatures continue along the coast.
After a slight inland cooldown on Thursday, warmer temperatures are
expected to return by the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...After morning low cloudiness across much of the area,
skies have become mostly sunny this afternoon. There are still some
lingering low clouds just inland from Cape Mendocino to Humboldt
Bay and near Patrick's Point as low level moisture continues to pool
on the windward side of some of the coastal terrain. Low clouds are
expected to expand along the North Coast N of Cape Mendocino tonight
as moisture pooling continues. Additionally, mid and high clouds are
expected to increase late tonight across the N ahead of a weak
approaching front. Very light rain is possible on Wednesday across
portions of Del Norte County, with some drizzle farther S along the
North Coast due to orographic effects. An upper level ridge will
continue to build over the S portion of the area on Wednesday, with
the potential for high temperatures to soar into the upper 80s in the
Russian River Valley.

Ridging will slowly build over the Northeast Pacific the latter
portion of the week and expand eastward this weekend. Northerly winds
will ramp up Thursday and particularly on Friday as the surface
pressure gradient tightens. Drier air will filter into the area as
well (see fire wx section below). Patchy frost is possible across the
colder parts of the interior Friday morning, but this will be
limited by dry air and low-level winds. Mostly dry air is expected to
continue through early next week across most of the area. /SEC

&&

.AVIATION...A high pressure system out in the Northeastern Pacific
will aid in gusty north to northwest winds throughout the region into
tonight. Gusts of 15 to 25 knots are possible at KCEC, KACV, and
KUKI throughout this afternoon and evening. HREF indicates a possible
low-level wind shear threat, mostly in Mendocino County, as north
winds aloft remain strong and winds at the surface calm and become
more variable, especially in interior valleys. A low pressure system
to our north has an associated cold front that will clip the very
northwestern portion of our CWA, by early tomorrow morning. Because
of the cold front, increased cloud cover will build into the region.
The most cloud cover will be in coastal, more northwesterly regions
of the CWA and the least cloud cover will be in the interior more
southwesterly regions, according to Hi-Res models. MVFR conditions
may occur around Del Norte County as early as tomorrow morning.
However, VFR conditions are expected to prevail for areas south of
Del Norte County throughout this TAF period, but ceilings are
expected to lower into the next TAF period. /JLW

&&

.MARINE...A high pressure system out in the Northeastern Pacific is
helping create a pressure gradient along the coast of California,
which will increase northerlies down the coast. Fresh to strong
breezes in the northern coastal waters are expected to last into
tonight, while strong breezes to near gale sustained winds are
expected for the southern waters. Gale gusts are anticipated for the
southern waters where there could be localized gusts of 40 knots in
the lee of Cape Mendocino. A passing low pressure system to our
north will cause the high pressure to move away from the coast,
making strong winds less widespread tomorrow afternoon and evening;
however, advisory level winds may occur in the southern waters.
Winds in the northern coastal waters will decrease to light to
gentle breezes by tomorrow morning. According to GFS, a high
pressure system will situate itself off the Pacific Northwest Coast
by Thursday morning causing varying degrees of gusty winds, mostly
in the afternoon and evening, until the end of the week. Short
period wind waves could develop during the windy afternoons. A short
period NW swell is expected to peak by early this evening at 10
feet. Also, a weak long-period southerly swell is expected to move
across the waters beginning this evening and continuing through
Thursday morning. /JLW

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Dry air and breezy conditions will lead to an
increased fire weather threat across the S interior late in the work
week. However, fuel moisture remains near to slightly above normal
for this time of year in that area. The midnight shift included
headlines highlighting the breezy and dry conditions, and this still
appears warranted. /SEC

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM this evening for PZZ450-470.
     Gale Warning until 9 PM this evening for PZZ455-475.

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Hazardous weather outlook, May 17, 2:40 AM PDT, 18 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
240 AM PDT Tue May 17 2022

CAZ101>115-180945-
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
240 AM PDT Tue May 17 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.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 18, 2:30 AM PDTGale WatchEKA18 hr
May 18, 2:16 PM PDTGale WarningEKA3 days

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Small Craft Advisories in California, 2022Every small craft advisory in 2022

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.