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Storm Warning 2, NWS Eureka, CA

January 6, 2023

NWS Eureka, CA issued this storm warning at Jan 6, 2023, 8:48 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 6, 2023, 9:00 PM PST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 6, 2023, 8:48 AM PST (16:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 6, 2023, 9:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 7, 2023, 9:00 AM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

443 
WHUS76 KEKA 061648
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
848 AM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

PZZ455-475-070100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230107T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0002.230107T0500Z-230107T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
848 AM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 17 feet. For the Storm Warning,
  southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 
  to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-070100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230107T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
848 AM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  14 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
425 
WHUS76 KEKA 062240
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
240 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

PZZ450-470-070645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230107T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
240 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with localized gusts up to 50 kt
  and seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-070645-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230107T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0002.230107T0500Z-230107T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
240 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 17 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 16 to 21 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
410 
WHUS76 KEKA 070447
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
847 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

PZZ455-475-071300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230107T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0002.230107T0500Z-230107T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
847 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 16 to 21 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-071300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230107T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
847 PM PST Fri Jan 6 2023

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
802 
WHUS76 KEKA 071117
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
317 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

PZZ450-470-071930-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230108T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
317 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-071700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230107T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
317 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 18 to 22 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
994 
WHUS76 KEKA 071640
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
840 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

PZZ455-475-080045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230107T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0004.230107T1700Z-230108T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
840 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 17 to 22 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...until 3 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-080045-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230108T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
840 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
670 
WHUS76 KEKA 071644
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
844 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

PZZ455-475-080045-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230107T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.230107T1700Z-230108T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
844 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 17 to 22 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-080045-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230108T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
844 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 5, 10:24 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino5 hr
Jan 6, 2:34 AM PSTWinter Storm WarningEKA55 hr
Jan 6, 2:45 AM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt47 hr
Jan 6, 3:02 AM PSTRiver Flood WatchEKAMendocino31 hr
Jan 6, 3:04 AM PSTRiver Flood WatchEKAMendocino39 hr
Jan 6, 3:11 AM PSTFlood WatchEKAHumboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity4 days
Jan 6, 2:35 PM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity37 hr

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Sources

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