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Small Craft Advisory 67, NWS Eureka, CA

June 12, 2023

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Jun 12, 2023, 4:06 PM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 12, 2023, 4:06 PM PDT (23:06 UTC)
Expired
Jun 13, 2023, 9:36 PM PDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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208 
WHUS76 KEKA 122306
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
406 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

PZZ470-130715-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-230612T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.230612T2306Z-230613T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0023.230613T2200Z-230615T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
406 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through 
  Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-130600-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-230612T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.230612T2306Z-230613T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
406 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
449 
WHUS76 KEKA 130418
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
918 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

PZZ475-131230-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-230613T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0030.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
918 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-131230-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-230613T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0023.230613T2200Z-230615T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0030.230613T2200Z-230616T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
918 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
561 
WHUS76 KEKA 130901
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
201 AM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

PZZ450-131715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0024.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
201 AM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet expected. Gale
  Force gusts briefly possible Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
  between Trinidad and Pt St George.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ470-131715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-230613T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.230613T2200Z-230616T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
201 AM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-131715-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.230613T1000Z-230614T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
201 AM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 11 PM 
  PDT Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-131715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
201 AM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm, with Gale Force gusts
  near and downwind of Cape Mendocino.

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
058 
WHUS76 KEKA 131700
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1000 AM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

PZZ470-140100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-230613T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.230613T2200Z-230616T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1000 AM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-140100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-230614T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1000 AM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 11 PM 
  PDT Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-140100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0024.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1000 AM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-140100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1000 AM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
229 
WHUS76 KEKA 132120
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
220 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

PZZ475-132230-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-230614T0700Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0030.230614T0700Z-230616T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
220 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 11 PM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PDT 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-132230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-230613T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.230613T2200Z-230616T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
220 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-132230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0024.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
220 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-132230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
220 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
871 
WHUS76 KEKA 132215
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
315 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

PZZ470-140615-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-230613T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230616T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
315 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-140615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-230614T0700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0030.230614T0700Z-230616T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
315 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 PM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 11 PM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PDT 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-140615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0024.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
315 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-140615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.230614T0400Z-230616T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
315 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
974 
WHUS76 KEKA 140436
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
936 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

PZZ450-141245-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0024.000000T0000Z-230616T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230616T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
936 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...


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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-141245-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-230614T0700Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0030.230614T0436Z-230616T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
936 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-141245-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-230616T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230616T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
936 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-141245-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230616T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
936 PM PDT Tue Jun 13 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Jun 12, 2:55 PM PDT, 1 hour 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 12, 2:55 PM PDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
255 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

.SYNOPSIS...Isolated to scattered showers and slow-moving
thunderstorms will continue to develop across the interior this
afternoon. More isolated storms are possible Tuesday afternoon, but
drier weather is expected for the remainder of the week. Slightly
warmer temperatures are expected across the interior through the end
of the work week, with cooler temperatures expected late in the
weekend and early next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...An upper low over the Great Basin will gradually fill
as it drifts ENE. Monsoonal moisture from this feature will continue
to decrease, but a weak, elongated trough will persist over S CA
through the rest of the week. N of the trough, a weak ridge will set
up from the E Pacific over N CA, which will bring a respite from
interior afternoon thunder by mid-week.

The marine layer has gradually deepened from the S today with several
coastal eddies bringing S flow along the immediate coast. A few
showers and storms have already developed over portions of Trinity
County this afternoon, and this will likely continue into the early
evening hours. Storm motion has continued to be to the SW, but models
indicate motion will gradually slow into the evening hours, with
locally heavy rainfall still possible beneath stronger or more
persistent storms.

Instability will rapidly wanes and precipitable water levels will begin
to drop Tuesday as moisture is shunted SE of the region. Recent
guidance has delayed this drying, giving us the possibility of a few
more storms Tuesday afternoon. However, this will likely be
relegated to only the highest elevations of the Yolla Bollies and
Trinity Alps. The mid levels of the atmosphere will then
significantly dry out Wednesday and Thursday with weak ridging aloft,
stifling interior shower development.

Temperatures will gradually increase across the interior over the
next several days, with daytime highs 5-10 degrees above normal
across the interior and nighttime lows about 5 degrees above normal.
Cluster ensemble guidance is nearly unanimously indicating the ridge
aloft breaking down sometime during the weekend, with a large trough
then dropping over the West Coast by early next week. Several of the
global models drop some anomalous weak storm systems into the Pacific
NW during this period, with the potential of some light rainfall
entering the extreme N portion of our area. /TDJ&SEC

&&

.AVIATION...The Bodega Bay profiler continues to show the marine
layer maintaining its deepened state, and even deepening further.
Visible satellite reversal several southerly return flow eddies just
offshore along the coast. Ceilings have lifted to IFR, but is
remaining embedded over the coast despite small patches of clearing
within the eddies. Not much change to the pattern through the 18Z
TAFs, with a return to LIFR CIGs, and TEMPO lower VIS into Tuesday
morning. The deep marine layer is once again expected to spill over
into the Ukiah Valley early this morning, with a IFR to possible LIFR
ceiling lingering at KUKI through the first half of the morning.

&&

.MARINE...Stronger northerly winds have pulled farther offshore
today while the lingering short period seas are subsiding. There will
only be a short break in advisory level conditions before the
northerlies increase again Tuesday morning. Gale force sustained
winds will occur in the northern outers Tuesday afternoon, followed
by expansion of gale winds and gusts into portions of the surrounding
waters by late Tuesday night. Winds will slowly begin weakening late
Thursday and Friday.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM this afternoon for PZZ470-475.
     Gale Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon
      for PZZ470.

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 12, 2:44 AM PDT, 13 hours 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
244 AM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

CAZ101>115-130945-
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-
244 AM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Isolated to scattered showers and slow- moving mainly wet
thunderstorms are forecast to occur across much of the interior this
afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Isolated to scattered showers and slow- moving mainly wet
thunderstorms are forecast to occur across the highest elevations of
the Yolla Bollies and Trinity Alps Tuesday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 12, 3:05 PM PDT, 1 hour 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
305 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

CAZ107-122230-
Northern Trinity CA-
305 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Trinity
County through 330 PM PDT...

At 305 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Helena, or 10 miles northwest of Weaverville, moving south at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Helena.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4092 12313 4092 12302 4073 12300 4077 12322
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 019DEG 5KT 4087 12310

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

ZVS
Special weather statement, Jun 12, 3:17 PM PDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
317 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

CAZ107-108-122245-
Southern Trinity CA-Northern Trinity CA-
317 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Trinity
County through 345 PM PDT...

At 316 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hayfork and highway 3, moving south at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Hayfork and Junction City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4076 12315 4074 12301 4049 12306 4053 12328
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 019DEG 5KT 4062 12310

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

ZVS
Special weather statement, Jun 12, 3:45 PM PDT, 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
345 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

CAZ107-108-122315-
Southern Trinity CA-Northern Trinity CA-
345 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Trinity
County through 415 PM PDT...

At 345 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hayfork and highway 3, moving south at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Hayfork and Peanut.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4066 12325 4065 12303 4044 12305 4048 12335
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 019DEG 5KT 4059 12315

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

ZVS
Special weather statement, Jun 12, 3:57 PM PDT, 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
357 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

CAZ108-122330-
Southern Trinity CA-
357 PM PDT Mon Jun 12 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Trinity
County through 430 PM PDT...

At 356 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Forest Glen, or 13 miles west of Yolla Bolly
District Rs, moving south at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Forest Glen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4042 12333 4039 12314 4018 12313 4024 12341
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 019DEG 5KT 4031 12322

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

ZVS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 11, 6:52 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKAGlenn23 min
Jun 11, 7:41 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKAMendocino34 min
Jun 11, 7:52 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKATrinity23 min
Jun 12, 2:47 AM PDTGale WatchEKA19 hr
Jun 12, 3:05 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKATrinity25 min
Jun 12, 3:17 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKATrinity28 min
Jun 12, 3:45 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKATrinity30 min
Jun 12, 3:57 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKATrinity33 min
Jun 12, 4:31 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKATrinity29 min

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