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Gale Warning 1, NWS Eureka, CA

January 1, 2023

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Jan 1, 2023, 2:42 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 2, 2023, 5:00 AM PST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Jan 1, 2023, 2:42 AM PST (10:42 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 2, 2023, 5:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 2, 2023, 2:05 PM PST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

286 
WHUS76 KEKA 011042
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
242 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

PZZ450-011845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-230101T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0032.230102T1400Z-230102T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1400Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
242 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and steep seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-011845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230101T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0032.230102T1100Z-230102T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1400Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
242 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-011845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230102T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0032.230102T1400Z-230102T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1400Z-230102T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
242 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with local gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 3 PM PST Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-011845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230102T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
242 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
365 
WHUS76 KEKA 011608
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
808 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

PZZ450-020015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-230101T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1400Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
808 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-020015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230101T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1400Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
808 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-020015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230102T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1400Z-230102T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
808 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 3 PM PST Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-020015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230102T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
808 AM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
340 
WHUS76 KEKA 012202
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
202 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

PZZ475-020400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230102T0400Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1400Z-230102T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
202 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-020615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-230101T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1500Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
202 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-020615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230101T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1500Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
202 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt and seas around 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-020400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230102T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
202 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
545 
WHUS76 KEKA 012238
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
238 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

PZZ450-020645-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0130.000000T0000Z-230101T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1500Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
238 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

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


* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-020645-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230101T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1500Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
238 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

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


* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-020400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-230102T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
238 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
278 
WHUS76 KEKA 020513
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
913 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

PZZ450-470-021315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1300Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
913 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-021315-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0001.230102T1300Z-230103T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
913 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 1 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt on Monday
  and seas 10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-021315-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0001.230102T1600Z-230103T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
913 PM PST Sun Jan 1 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 1 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt on
  Monday and seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 1 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.

&&

$$
408 
WHUS76 KEKA 021056
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 AM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

PZZ470-021900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1300Z-230102T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.A.0001.230104T1900Z-230105T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
256 AM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Watch, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 
  kt and seas 17 to 22 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-021900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.230102T1300Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
256 AM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-021900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0001.230102T1600Z-230104T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0001.230104T1400Z-230105T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
256 AM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 
  6 AM PST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning 
  through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-021900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0001.230102T1300Z-230104T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.A.0001.230104T1400Z-230105T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
256 AM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For 
  the Storm Watch, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 
  60 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$
482 
WHUS76 KEKA 021609
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
809 AM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

PZZ470-030015-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230102T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0001.230104T1900Z-230105T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
809 AM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. For the Storm Watch, 
  southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 
  to 22 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-022300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230102T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
809 AM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-030015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0001.230104T1400Z-230105T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
809 AM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-030015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0001.230104T1400Z-230105T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
809 AM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. For the Storm 
  Watch, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$
986 
WHUS76 KEKA 022205
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
205 PM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

PZZ450-030615-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230102T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SR.A.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
205 PM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Storm 
  Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-030615-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230102T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SR.A.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Storm 
  Watch, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 17 to 22 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-030615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1500Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.A.0001.230104T1400Z-230105T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SR.A.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
205 PM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Storm 
  Watch, southeast winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-030615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230104T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SR.A.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PST Mon Jan 2 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 
  kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. For the 
  Storm Watch, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 
  kt and seas 15 to 20 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

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 31, 2:33 PM PST, 12 hours 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 31, 2:33 PM PST, 12 hours 9 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
233 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

.SYNOPSIS...Cool dry weather with valley fog and frost will
develop across Northwest California tonight. That will be followed
by pleasant Sunday afternoon conditions. Additional periods of
wet windy weather will then spread across the region during the
next work week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...A pronounced zone of 850-700 mb frontogenesis was
focusing locally heavy rainfall rates over Southern Lake County
this afternoon. That zone of ascent and precipitation is forecast
to quickly exit the area this evening as an upper trough
progresses inland across the West Coast. Deep layer drying will
then occur over NWRN CA and aid in cold Sunday morning
temperatures across interior valleys and mountains. In addition,
strong radiational cooling and moist antecedent soil conditions
will promote widespread fog and frost development. Sunday
afternoon weather is then forecast to be relatively benign beneath
a midlevel ridge. Model guidance shows the ridge exiting east on
Monday as a weak upper wave and associated surface front progress
inland. A round of light precipitation will occur with the frontal
passage Monday afternoon, and that will be followed by a second
upper wave, surface frontal passage, and light rainfall during
Tuesday.

Multi-model guidance shows a deep upper trough evolving across the
NERN PAC during Wednesday. A strong surface cyclone is forecast to
accompany the trough, and that feature will aid in significant
south winds (potentially advisory or warning level) as a frontal
boundary approaches the coast. In addition, another round of
potentially heavy frontal rains with storm totals ranging from 3-5
inches will impact the region. River, urban, and small stream
flood impacts may occur as a result.

&&

.AVIATION...Northerlies and increasing subsidence on the backside
of a vigorous front has been bringing slow drying to North Coast
terminals this afternoon. Shallow moist air has been slow to scour
out, so occasional mist with brief IFR vsbys will occur overnight
once winds decouple. Meanwhile, rain has been continuing through
much of the day for the southern potion of the forecast area,
where KUKI has been mostly VFR with brief IFR vsby due to heavy
rain. Expect LIFR in fog and low clouds to form in the interior
valleys overnight once cloud cover diminishes and nocturnal
inversions form over the valleys.

&&

.MARINE...Brisk northerly winds from 15 to 25kt tonight are
forecast to decrease on Sunday. Local gale force gusts to 35 kt
will be possible in the lee of Cape Mendocino this evening. Seas
will likely remain steep and sufficiently elevated through the day
on Sunday to support extension of small craft advisories. A lull
of lighter winds and lower seas will develop Sunday evening and
hold for much of the night. This lull will not last long as the
next front bears down on the area on Monday. Southerly winds will
increase on Monday in advance of this next frontal system. A
frontal wave or occlusion may form on the front by midday Monday
and allow for stronger mesoscale regions of winds to develop.
Gusts to 40 kt appear likely at this time, so a gale watch has
been maintained. Strong southerly winds may last into the evening
hours. A more powerful storm will bring a potential for storm
force wind (50kt) around mid next week. Also, elevated westerly
swells will persist all next week. Steep southerly wind waves can
also be anticipated with each of these episodes of strong
southerly winds.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...Rivers, small streams, and flood prone urban areas
will continue to experience receding waters this evening. Dry
weather will then be probable Sunday, followed by additional rain
next week and an increase in flood potential by Wednesday.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Flood Watch until 4 PM PST this afternoon for CAZ115.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PST Sunday for PZZ450-455-
     470-475.

     Gale Watch from Monday morning through Monday afternoon for
     PZZ450-475.

     Gale Watch from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon
     for PZZ470.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 31, 7:39 PM PST, 7 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
739 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

CAZ101>115-020345-
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-
739 PM PST Sat Dec 31 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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
Jan 1, 5:33 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKAHumboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity39 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in California, 2023Every gale warning in 2023

Sources

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