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Gale Warning 40, NWS Eureka, CA

September 23, 2023

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Sep 23, 2023, 2:34 AM PDT. It took effect at Sep 24, 2023, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Sep 23, 2023, 2:34 AM PDT (09:34 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 24, 2023, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Sep 25, 2023, 2:00 PM PDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

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202 
WHUS76 KEKA 230934
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
234 AM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

PZZ470-231745-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0034.230924T2200Z-230925T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230924T2200Z-230925T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
234 AM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-231745-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0000Z-230926T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
234 AM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-231745-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0400Z-230926T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
234 AM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-231745-
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0035.230925T0600Z-230925T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
234 AM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
741 
WHUS76 KEKA 231553
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
853 AM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

PZZ470-240000-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.230924T1600Z-230924T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230924T2200Z-230925T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
853 AM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-240000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0000Z-230926T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
853 AM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-240000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0400Z-230926T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
853 AM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-240000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0035.230925T0600Z-230925T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
853 AM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$
370 
WHUS76 KEKA 232139
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
239 PM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

PZZ470-240545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.230924T1600Z-230924T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230924T2200Z-230925T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
239 PM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-240545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0000Z-230926T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
239 PM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-240545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0400Z-230926T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
239 PM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-240545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0035.230925T0500Z-230925T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
239 PM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$
415 
WHUS76 KEKA 240359
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
859 PM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

PZZ475-241200-
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230925T0400Z-230925T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0035.230925T0500Z-230925T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 
  to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-241200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.230924T1600Z-230924T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230924T2200Z-230925T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-241200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0000Z-230926T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
859 PM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 9 
  to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-241200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0400Z-230926T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
859 PM PDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
616 
WHUS76 KEKA 240945
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
245 AM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

PZZ470-241745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.230924T1600Z-230924T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230924T2200Z-230925T2100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
245 AM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this 
  morning to 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-241745-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230924T2200Z-230925T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230925T0400Z-230925T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
245 AM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 2 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-241745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0000Z-230926T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
245 AM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South 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...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-241745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0400Z-230926T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
245 AM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
823 
WHUS76 KEKA 241537
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
837 AM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

PZZ470-242345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.230924T1600Z-230924T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230924T2200Z-230925T2100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
837 AM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 
  PDT Monday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-242345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230924T2200Z-230925T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230925T0400Z-230925T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
837 AM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 2 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-242345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0000Z-230926T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
837 AM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South 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...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-242345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0400Z-230926T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
837 AM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
946 
WHUS76 KEKA 242144
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
244 PM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

PZZ470-250545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-230924T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230924T2200Z-230925T2100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
244 PM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 PM PDT Monday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-250545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230924T2200Z-230925T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.230925T0400Z-230925T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
244 PM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 2 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-250545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0000Z-230926T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
244 PM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-250545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T0400Z-230926T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
244 PM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
064 
WHUS76 KEKA 250404
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
904 PM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

PZZ475-251215-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-230925T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-230925T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
904 PM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-251215-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-230925T2100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
904 PM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-251215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-230926T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
904 PM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 9 
  to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-251215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-230926T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
904 PM PDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
976 
WHUS76 KEKA 251001
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 AM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

PZZ470-251815-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-230925T2100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-251815-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-230925T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-251815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-230927T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
301 AM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-251815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-230927T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 AM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
522 
WHUS76 KEKA 251532
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
832 AM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

PZZ470-252100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-230925T2100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
832 AM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-252100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-230925T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
832 AM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-252345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-230927T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
832 AM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-252345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-230927T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
832 AM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
806 
WHUS76 KEKA 252015
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
115 PM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

PZZ470-260415-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-230925T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T2100Z-230927T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
115 PM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-260415-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-230925T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.230925T2100Z-230927T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
115 PM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-260415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-230927T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
115 PM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-260415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-230927T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
115 PM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Sep 22, 2:59 PM PDT, 11 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 22, 2:59 PM PDT, 11 hours 35 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
259 PM PDT Fri Sep 22 2023

.SYNOPSIS...Quiet, seasonable weather will continue through
Saturday. Gusty south wind and rain remains on track to arrive
throughout the area late Sunday through Monday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Relatively zonal flow aloft has helped bring a period
of quiet, seasonable weather. Most of the interior has reached the
upper 70s today with Coastal highs near 60. Winds are mostly calm,
though low pressure building over the North Pacific has generally
helped turn wind southerly. This has helped push most wildfire smoke
out of the area and into Oregon. Isolated marine stratus has formed
offshore which may push back right along the coast late tonight.
Similar quiet weather will continue through Saturday with only a
very slight cooler trend. By late Saturday afternoon, high clouds
will likely to begin streaming into the area.

A deep trough and associated surface low pressure remains on track
to dip over the Pacific Northwest late Sunday into early next week.
Models show a clear atmospheric river being pulled from the topical
Pacific into the Northern California Coast. The GFS shows integrated
water vapor transport around 800 kg/ms. This puts the event on par
with storms that are much more common later in the season. Between
Sunday evening and through Monday. Much of Humboldt and Del Norte
Counties will most likely receive between 1 to 3 inches of rain.
Uncertainty remains high for the southern half of the area as it
lies along the edge of the moisture band, but generally less than 1
inch is expected for Mendocino and Lake Counties. See the hydro
discussion below for more rain details.

In addition to rain, the strongest pressure gradient along the edge
of the trough will drive gusty south winds late Sunday through
Monday morning. Currently the NBM is placing the best chance at the
high elevations of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. The NBM show an
80% chance or more of gusts in excess of 30 mph at mid elevation
slopes and higher and along the coastal plain. Chances of gusts over
40 mph vary from 50 to 80% above 3000 ft. The only place with a real
risk of these gusts outside of high elevation ridges are int he
exposed coastal around Crescent City. The only areas with any real
risk of gusts over 50 mph are restrained to the high ridges of the
King Range. The risk of downed trees and power lines is elevated
because this is the first major southerly wind of the season and
because most trees still hold their leaves. While no wind product
was issued this afternoon, the need for one remains likely and will
be watched closely has high resolution guidance becomes available
over the next 24 hours.

As the system begins to move east. There is a threat of isolated
thunderstorms Monday afternoon. At that point, the GFS shows up to
500 J/Kg of most unstable CAPE. Any showers would likely be
restrained offshore and to the immediate coast north of Trinidad
Head. Showers will gradually ease off through Tuesday. In the longer
range, about 20% of cluster ensemble members show wetting rain late
in the week, but most show a dry but generally quiet and seasonable
pattern. /JHW

&&

.AVIATION...Thick layers of wildfire smoke covered most of Del Norte and
Humboldt. The result was MVFR to low VFR reported Cigs/Vis at ACV
and CEC today. A southerly surge of marine stratus by late morning
moved along the North Coast...simultaneously resulting in IFR Cigs
into early afternoon. An eddy off the Point ST. George coast allowed
stratus to keep rotating over CEC after midday. Overnight, various
model guidances are suggesting IFR conditions returning to the Coast
by mid Saturday morning. Winds will remain S-WSW at the coast today;
perhaps with a few breezes. Stratus inundated the Mendocino Coast
near FT Bragg and spilled into local valleys...but the layer was
shallow enough not to overspill into inland mountain valleys.
However, southerly flow up the Russian River resulted in IFR
conditions spreading into UKI this morning. Not convinced at this
time that UKI will see another morning of broken low clouds, but did
add some scattered clouds in the morning. /TA

&&

.MARINE...Winds and seas have continued to slightly diminish this
afternoon. Winds are south to southwest closer to the coast while
the remain northerly well off the coast and these will persist
tonight. Saturday the winds will start to switch to the south in the
north as an unseasonable stronger storm starts to build into the
area. These will gradually spread south into the southern waters
Saturday night. The winds are expected to increase rapidly across
the area Sunday afternoon as the cold front approaches. Confidence
is growing that we will see gales in the northern outer waters so
have added a gale watch to highlight that for Sunday night and
Monday morning. These will likely move closer to the coast, but
confidence is lower so have held off on issuing anything at this
point.

Immediately behind the front Monday night and Tuesday a strong swell
moves in. This is currently expected to build to around 14 to 16
feet at 15 seconds by Tuesday afternoon. Confidence is not
particularly high at this point, however both the ECMWF and GFS wave
models are showing similar solutions. MKK

&&

.HYDROLOGY...The highest rainfall totals are expected to favor
the N portion of the area. The latest QPF totals from late Saturday
through Monday night range from around 3.5 inches over the windward
sides of Del Norte mountains to around 0.2 inches over S Lake
County. Rainfall amounts across the windward faces of the King Range
of SW Humboldt County are expected to be over 2 inches due to
orographic enhancement. Downslope flow along the North Coast will
likely push rainfall later and keep it around 1 inch. Higher amounts
are certainly possible due to the moderate to occasionally strong
water vapor transport, particularly across Del Norte County. Looking
a bit deeper at confidence, the NBM places a 70 to 100% chance of
more than 1 inch of rain throughout Humboldt and Del Norte Counties.
This chance changes to 40 to 70% for more than 2.0 inches of rain.
There is less than a 30% chance of more than 1.0 inch of rain
anywhere south of the Humboldt County line.

Will continue to highlight locally heavy rainfall in Del Norte and
Humboldt counties on Monday, with the potential for rock slides in
the mountainous terrain, especially near recent burns on highways
199 and 96. For the most part, rainfall rates are expected to be
below thresholds for burn scar debris flows, but higher rainfall
rates are possible as precipitation transitions to more convective,
aided by orographic effects. As the first large rain of the season
and with recent burn scar, a flood watch has been issued for Del
Norte and interior Humboldt Counties.

Rivers are forecast to rise in response to the expected rains, but
river levels will remain well below monitor stage, even with the
higher outlier ensemble forecast basin amounts. Most rivers are
likely to rise only 1 to 2 feet. /SEC+JHW

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Flood Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening
     for CAZ101-102-104>106.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Gale Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning for
     PZZ470.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 23, 2:34 AM PDTGale WatchEKA18 hr
Sep 23, 2:34 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA6 days
Sep 23, 8:53 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA30 hr
Sep 23, 11:45 AM PDTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity49 hr

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