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Storm Warning 3, NWS Eureka, CA

January 8, 2023

NWS Eureka, CA issued this storm warning at Jan 8, 2023, 12:07 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 8, 2023, 9:00 PM PST. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 8, 2023, 12:07 PM PST (20:07 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2023, 9:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 9, 2023, 3:13 AM PST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

723 
WHUS76 KEKA 082007
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1207 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

PZZ470-090415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230108T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0005.230108T2300Z-230109T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0003.230109T0500Z-230109T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1207 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 16 to 20 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 
  14 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 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 8 AM PST Monday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-090415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.230109T0500Z-230109T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1207 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-090415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.230109T0500Z-230109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1207 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-090415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230108T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.230108T2300Z-230109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1207 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PST Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
045 
WHUS76 KEKA 082254
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
254 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

PZZ470-090700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230108T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.230108T2300Z-230109T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.230109T0500Z-230109T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
254 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet expected. For the Storm
  Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts around 55 kt, with
  isolated gusts over 60 kt, and seas 16 to 18 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 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 8 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-090700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230108T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.230108T2300Z-230109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
254 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-090700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.230109T0500Z-230109T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
254 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 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 9 PM this evening to 9 AM 
  PST Monday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-090700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.230109T0500Z-230109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
254 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet.

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

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

&&

$$
470 
WHUS76 KEKA 090501
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
901 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

PZZ470-091315-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230109T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
901 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  16 to 20 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Monday....GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...


* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-091315-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
901 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-091315-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230109T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
901 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

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

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  13 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to a...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS
EXPIRED...void these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek 
safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe 
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-091315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
901 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2023

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

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  15 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
538 
WHUS76 KEKA 091113
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
313 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

PZZ470-091700-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230109T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 16 to 18 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-091700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
313 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  14 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-091700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
313 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 14 to 17 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-091700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230109T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
313 AM PST Mon Jan 9 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas around 17 feet.

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 7, 4:03 PM PSTAreal Flood WarningEKAMendocino53 hr
Jan 7, 5:51 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningEKAMendocino23 hr
Jan 7, 6:32 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryEKAHumboldt4 hr
Jan 7, 7:17 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningEKA28 min
Jan 7, 7:44 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningEKA61 min
Jan 7, 11:18 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementEKALake27 min
Jan 7, 11:37 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryEKAHumboldt, Mendocino, Trinity7 hr
Jan 8, 3:03 AM PSTGale WarningEKA30 hr
Jan 8, 3:03 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA18 hr
Jan 8, 3:32 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt24 hr
Jan 8, 3:32 AM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity27 hr
Jan 8, 6:15 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementEKAHumboldt30 min
Jan 8, 7:59 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementEKAHumboldt31 min
Jan 8, 12:01 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningEKA20 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.