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Gale Warning 6, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Jan 9, 2023, 9:04 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 9, 2023, 9:00 PM PST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jan 9, 2023, 9:04 AM PST (17:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 9, 2023, 9:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 10, 2023, 2:30 PM PST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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799 WHUS76 KEKA 091704 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 904 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 PZZ470-475-100115- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0002.230109T1704Z-230109T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0006.230110T0500Z-230110T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 904 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until noon PST today. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-100115- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.230109T1704Z-230110T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0006.230110T0500Z-230110T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 904 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-100115- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.230109T1704Z-230111T0000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 904 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 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. && $$
7 follow-up statements
903 WHUS76 KEKA 092003 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1203 PM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 PZZ470-475-100415- /O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T2000Z/ /O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230110T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.230110T0500Z-230110T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1203 PM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-100415- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230110T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.230110T0500Z-230110T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1203 PM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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. && $$ PZZ450-100415- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1203 PM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
863 WHUS76 KEKA 092223 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 223 PM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 PZZ450-100630- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230110T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0006.230110T1200Z-230110T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 223 PM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-470-475-100630- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230110T0500Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.230110T0500Z-230110T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 223 PM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with possible gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm, Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
463 WHUS76 KEKA 100421 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 821 PM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 PZZ450-101230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230110T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.230110T1200Z-230110T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 821 PM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-470-475-101230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230110T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.230110T0500Z-230110T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 821 PM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm, Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
682 WHUS76 KEKA 101127 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 327 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 PZZ475-101930- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230110T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0003.230110T2300Z-230111T0500Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 327 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 20 to 22 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 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. && $$ PZZ450-101700- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230110T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.230110T1200Z-230110T1700Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 327 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-101930- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230110T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 327 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 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. && $$ PZZ455-101700- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230110T1700Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 327 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
747 WHUS76 KEKA 101524 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 724 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 PZZ475-102330- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0003.230111T0000Z-230111T0500Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 724 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 20 to 22 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 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. && $$ PZZ470-102330- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 724 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-102330- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 724 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 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. && $$ PZZ455-102330- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 724 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
997 WHUS76 KEKA 101632 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 832 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 PZZ475-110045- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.230111T0000Z-230111T0500Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 832 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 20 to 22 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 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. && $$ PZZ470-110000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 832 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-110000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 832 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 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. && $$ PZZ455-110000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 832 AM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
968 WHUS76 KEKA 102230 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 230 PM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 PZZ470-110630- /O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.230110T2230Z-230111T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0007.230111T1200Z-230111T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0004.230111T1800Z-230113T0000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 230 PM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas around 14 feet expected. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 21 to 26 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 16 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday. For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-110630- /O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0003.230110T2230Z-230111T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0007.230111T1200Z-230113T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 230 PM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 20 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 19 to 24 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-455-110630- /O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230111T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0004.230110T2230Z-230111T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0007.230111T1800Z-230113T0000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 230 PM PST Tue Jan 10 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST 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. && $$
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 Jan 9, 4:46 AM PST, 4 hours 18 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 9, 4:46 AM PST, 4 hours 18 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
446 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023
.SYNOPSIS...Gusty winds will decrease this morning and rain will
move east out of the area by afternoon. Another storm system will
bring more gusty south winds, showers, and a chance of
thunderstorms to the region on Tuesday. The wet and stormy pattern
will persist through the remainder of the week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...As the next system in this never ending series of
storms systems to impact our region moves through, very strong wind
gusts have been reported with reports of over 80 mph on coastal
mountain ridges and in excess of 50 mph on the coastal plain. These
winds are decreasing rather rapidly early this morning as the low
moves north of the region and the cold front moves inland. Rain has
spread over the region as a strong atmospheric river impacts the
California coast. However, the main aim of this river is toward
central California, south of our area, and widespread flooding
concerns are rapidly becoming less of a concern. Rain may actually
be over for the entire region by the afternoon. This will mean only
small rises for the main stem rivers and creeks, however with the
Navarro, Russian, and Garcia rivers already running high, flooding
is possible again. But as for small stream flooding, the threat
should pretty much be over by this afternoon and the end time for
the flood watches has been moved up to 00Z this afternoon.
The next system will arrive Tuesday morning with more showers,
mountain snow primarily over 4000 feet, and a brief period of gusty
south winds. A wind advisory may be needed for part of the area and
will need to be contemplated by the day shift today. Additionally,
several hundred MUCAPE is shown in the HRRR over the coastal waters
by early morning on Tuesday, moving on land through the day. Another
round of thunderstorms will be possible and some could be strong
with small hail and brief heavy rainfall.
Showers will linger over the region into early Wednesday before the
next system's warm front begins to spread more stable stratiform
precipitation over the region and raising snow levels to over 6000
feet. Widespread light to moderate rainfall is likely Wednesday into
Wednesday night. Also, once again, south winds will increase over
the coastal waters and impact some coastal areas with another chance
for wind advisory gusts, primarily from Cape Mendocino north. The
system will stall off the coast and leave this southerly flow in
place for potentially multiple days. Frontal rain may remain just
off the coast but this will need to be watched closely for any
slight move onto land. Finally, probably Friday or sometime this
weekend the front will move inland bringing a period of rain to the
entire area. Timing of this frontal passage is extremely uncertain
at this point.
The main story is that the stormy weather pattern isn't ending
anytime soon. Stay tuned for more updates specificity related to
the mid to late week storm. /RPA
&&
.AVIATION...Stronger southerly gusts associated with the strong
surface low that is swiftly moving north and east will diminish
by mid morning, while rain showers associated with the current
front moving east over the region will diminish by late morning to
early afternoon for coastal terminals. For KUKI, rain showers
should diminish by the afternoon. Again, mostly VFR for area
terminals, but MVFR conditions may be likely with the passage of
moderate to heavy rain showers. Another storm system will bring
more rain and more gusty southerly winds by the end of the current
TAF period.
&&
.MARINE...Southerly winds are expected to remain gale force into mid
morning. Storm force gusts are also possible as the strong surface
low passes through the coastal waters. However, the strongest winds
will be focused in the Northern outer waters. These strong winds
will be greatly diminished by morning. Combined sea heights will
range from 15 to 18 feet into today, then winds will briefly ease.
Southerly winds are trending stronger beginning this afternoon or
potentially into the evening as another similar dynamic storm system
brings gales to possibly storm force gusts again through Tuesday
morning. Then another storm system could bring more gale force and
storm force gusts by the middle to end of the week. A mid-sized
westerly swell will continue through the week, while steep and
elevated seas will come and go as we have strong wind events
throughout the week.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...An atmospheric river is impacting central California
today. The northern end of this river has brought moderate to at
times heavy rainfall to southern Mendocino and Lake counties.
Minor small stream flooding and rock slides will be possible
before this rain moves completely out of the area by early
afternoon. Total rainfall from this system today is expected to be
a little less than originally forecast with the stor's forward
motion a bit faster than models had indicated a couple days ago.
Thus, the Navarro and Russian river forecasts have both trended
down and the Navarro may not reach flood stage at all today. The
Russian continues to fluctuate near flood stage for the next
several days as additional storm systems bring more rain to the
region.
Farther north the Mad River and Eel River at Fernbridge are still
forecast to remain near or in Monitor Stage but not reach flood
stage. More rain is in store this entire week but at this time
heavy precipitation is not forecast so no big increase in river
levels is currently forecast.
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
Wind Advisory until 8 AM PST this morning for CAZ101-102-
104>106.
Flood Watch until 10 AM PST this morning for CAZ104-106.
Winter Storm Warning until 10 AM PST this morning for
CAZ107.
Flood Watch until 4 PM PST this afternoon for CAZ108>115.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Gale Warning until 9 AM PST this morning for PZZ450-455-470-
475.
&&
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https://www.weather.gov/images/eka/zonemap.pngHazardous weather outlook, Jan 9, 7:43 AM PST, 1 hour 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Eureka CA 743 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 CAZ101>103-105-107-101545- Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast- Northern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity- 743 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 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...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. CAZ108>115-101545- Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- 743 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A Flood Watch is currently in effect. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. CAZ104-106-101545- Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior- 743 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A Flood Watch is currently in effect. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jan 9, 4:17 AM PST, 4 hours 47 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
417 AM PST MON JAN 9 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0353 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 4 N LOLETA 40.68N 124.23W
01/09/2023 HUMBOLDT CA LAW ENFORCEMENT
TREE DOWN ON HOOKTON RD. BLOCKING THE ENTIRE
ROADWAY.
&&
RPALocal storm report, Jan 9, 4:19 AM PST, 4 hours 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
419 AM PST MON JAN 9 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0409 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 6 SSE POINT ARENA 38.83N 123.63W
01/09/2023 MENDOCINO CA LAW ENFORCEMENT
TWO TREES DOWN COMPLETELY BLOCKING HIGHWAY 1
NORTH OF ANCHOR BAY.
&&
RPALocal storm report, Jan 9, 4:57 AM PST, 4 hours 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
457 AM PST MON JAN 9 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0409 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 NW CRESCENT CITY 41.78N 124.24W
01/09/2023 M68 MPH DEL NORTE CA ASOS
CRESCENT CITY AIRPORT ASOS REPORTED A PEAK
WIND GUSTS TO 68 MPH.
&&
RPALocal storm report, Jan 9, 4:58 AM PST, 4 hours 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
458 AM PST MON JAN 9 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0430 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 1 WNW SMITH RIVER 41.93N 124.16W
01/09/2023 DEL NORTE CA DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
TREE DOWN IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE OF HIGHWAY
101 NORTH OF SMITH RIVER.
&&
RPALocal storm report, Jan 9, 5:15 AM PST, 3 hours 49 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
515 AM PST MON JAN 9 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0600 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 3 SE SALYER 40.87N 123.52W
01/08/2023 TRINITY CA LAW ENFORCEMENT
TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED
BY NEARBY WIND SENSORS. CHP REPORT FROM
7:34AM.
0615 AM HAIL 4 NW WHITEHORN 40.06N 123.96W
01/08/2023 E0.25 INCH HUMBOLDT CA PUBLIC
LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
0719 AM HAIL 1 WNW CRESCENT CITY 41.76N 124.22W
01/08/2023 E0.25 INCH DEL NORTE CA TRAINED SPOTTER
VERY SMALL HAIL REPORTED BRIEFLY.
0746 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 9 WSW COMPTCHE 39.23N 123.77W
01/08/2023 MENDOCINO CA LAW ENFORCEMENT
TREE DOWN BLOCKING 7/8S OF THE ROAD.
0805 AM HAIL TRINIDAD 41.06N 124.14W
01/08/2023 E0.25 INCH HUMBOLDT CA COCORAHS
PEA SIZED HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS FOR ABOUT
10MINUTES.
0836 AM HAIL 1 SSW ARCATA ARPT 40.96N 124.11W
01/08/2023 E0.25 INCH HUMBOLDT CA NWS EMPLOYEE
A BRIEF PERIOD OF HAIL.
&&Local storm report, Jan 9, 5:59 AM PST, 3 hours 5 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
559 AM PST MON JAN 9 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0402 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 3 NE CRESCENT CITY 41.78N 124.17W
01/09/2023 DEL NORTE CA UTILITY COMPANY
OVER 10,000 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER IN DEL
NORTE COUNTY FOLLOWING WINDY CONDITIONS WITH
GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH.
&&
RPAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 9:40 PM PST | River Flood Watch | EKA | Mendocino | 11 hr |
| Jan 9, 12:38 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | EKA | Lake, Mendocino | 7 hr |
| Jan 9, 9:00 AM PST | River Flood Warning | EKA | Mendocino | 10 hr |
| Jan 9, 9:04 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 19 hr | |
| Jan 9, 9:04 AM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 3 hr | |
| Jan 9, 2:06 PM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino | 27 hr |
| Jan 9, 2:09 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | EKA | 8 hr |
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