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Storm Warning 7, NWS Eureka, CA

December 25, 2023

NWS Eureka, CA issued this storm warning at Dec 25, 2023, 2:30 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 26, 2023, 9:00 PM PST. It was in force for 15 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
Dec 25, 2023, 2:30 PM PST (22:30 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 26, 2023, 9:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 27, 2023, 12:00 PM PST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

818 
WHUS76 KEKA 252230
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
230 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

PZZ470-260630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SR.A.0006.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0007.231227T0500Z-231227T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt 
  and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 
  17 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PST Tuesday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 9 PM Tuesday to noon PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-260630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
230 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 PM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-260630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
230 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 PM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-260630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 PM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
157 
WHUS76 KEKA 260437
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
837 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

PZZ470-261245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0007.231227T0500Z-231227T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
837 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt 
  and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 14 to 
  17 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PST Tuesday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 9 PM Tuesday to noon PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-261245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
837 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 PM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-261245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
837 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 PM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-261245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
837 PM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 PM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$
501 
WHUS76 KEKA 261013
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
213 AM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

PZZ470-261815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0007.231227T0500Z-231227T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
213 AM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 15 
  to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 9 PM this 
  evening to noon PST Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-261815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
213 AM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up 
  to 25 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 
  PST Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-261815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
213 AM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up 
  to 25 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 
  PST Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-261815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
213 AM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 
  PST Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$
656 
WHUS76 KEKA 261651
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
851 AM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

PZZ470-270100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0007.231227T0500Z-231227T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
851 AM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 15 to 
  17 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM 
  PST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 9 PM this 
  evening to noon PST Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-270100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
851 AM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 
  PST Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-270100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
851 AM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 
  PST Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-270100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
851 AM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 
  PST Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$
093 
WHUS76 KEKA 262252
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
252 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

PZZ470-270700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0007.231227T0500Z-231227T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
252 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt 
  and seas 14 to 19 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 noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-270700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
252 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  11 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-270700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
252 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-270700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-231226T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.231226T2300Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
252 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$
452 
WHUS76 KEKA 270407
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
807 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

PZZ470-271215-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0007.231227T0500Z-231227T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
807 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 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, until noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271215-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
807 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-271215-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
807 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271215-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
807 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$
394 
WHUS76 KEKA 270502
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
902 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

PZZ470-271315-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
902 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
902 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-271315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
902 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
902 PM PST Tue Dec 26 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$
595 
WHUS76 KEKA 271057
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

PZZ475-271900-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
257 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  16 to 20 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
257 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  13 to 17 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-271900-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
257 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-271900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
257 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  19 to 24 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
796 
WHUS76 KEKA 271636
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
836 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

PZZ450-272300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
836 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  13 to 17 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-272300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
836 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-272000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
836 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  19 to 24 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-272000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
836 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
661 
WHUS76 KEKA 271947
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1147 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

PZZ470-280400-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0041.231227T2000Z-231228T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1147 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 21 to 26 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-280400-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0041.231227T2000Z-231228T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1147 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 19 to 24 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-272300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1147 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  13 to 17 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-272300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-231227T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1147 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South 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 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm 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 storm warning went out at Dec 25, 5:09 AM PST, 9 hours 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 25, 5:09 AM PST, 9 hours 21 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
509 AM PST Mon Dec 25 2023

.SYNOPSIS...Light rain and drizzle will continue into early Tuesday
with a strong, very windy storm arriving early Wednesday. Unsettled
weather will continue through the week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...A series of weak, decaying fronts will continue to
cross the area today. So far, rain has been restricted to the North
Coast, mostly north of Humboldt Bay with nearly 0.5 inches observed
in Crescent City. Light rain and drizzle will persist through
Christmas day with an additional 0.1 to 0.4 inches most likely along
the Humboldt and Del Norte coast.

A very brief reprieve in rain is expected late Tuesday, though
southwest winds will continue to increase as a much stronger storm
approaches the area. Wind will be the primary hazard with this
storm. NBM continues to place a very high (90%) chances of wind
gusts exceeding 40 mph all along the coast and on exposed coastal
ridges. This has prompted a wind advisory for exposed areas all
along the coast Wednesday and for upper elevation locations in Del
Norte, Humboldt, and Northern Mendocino counties. At the same time,
NBM is only placing 20% chance of gusts near 55 mph any place
outside the King Range, making high wind conditions unlikely outside
of the highest ridges and peaks. The strongest winds are expected
Wednesday morning around sunrise.

The well defined nature of the system will likely promote a couple
clear bands of moderate to heavy rain along and behind the strongest
wind. Most likely rain amounts currently vary from 1.5 to 2.5
inches along the highest terrain to lower amounts of 0.5 to 1.0
inches for lower elevation coastal areas and interior valleys. NBM
seems to be underestimating the effect of downsloping which is being
resolved strong in high resolution models around Humboldt Bay. As
such, the rainfall forecast has been lowered substantially below NBM
for low elevations locations. Though the NAM is resolving some
instability, the warm nature of the system will most likely inhibit
any thunderstorms except may be along the Del Norte coast or the
most terrain enhanced portions of the King Range later Wednesday
evening. The generally warm nature if the system will restrict any
winter weather concerns to above 4000 feet in Trinity County with 3
to 6 inches of snow most likely at Scott Mountain Summit by Thursday
morning.

Longer range cluster ensembles push unsettled weather through the
rest of the week. Essentially all models bring another round of rain
around Friday. Most likely rainfall is currently 1 to 3 inches with
models generally showing only moderate wind gusting up to 40 mph.
/JHW

&&

.AVIATION...LIFR ceilings at UKI thanks to south winds and moisture
advection. Ceilings should lift a bit as the day wears on. Will have
to keep an eye on downsloping wind gusts at CEC this morning. Lull
from precip for most of the day before another wave brings a return
of light rainfall and lower ceilings mainly in the MVFR range
tonight.

&&

.MARINE...A series of long period swells will increase wind speeds
and wave heights this week. Small craft advisory currently increases
to gale warnings by Tuesday night into Wednesday, with potential for
storms level winds in northern outer waters. Then combined seas of
18 to 25 can be expected Wednesday night into Thursday and more gale
force wind potential toward Friday will keep the marine forecast
active. A high surf advisory for Thursday looks consistently
likely.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Wind Advisory from 4 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday for CAZ101-
     102.

     Coastal Flood Advisory from 9 AM to 11 AM PST this morning
     for CAZ103.

     Wind Advisory from 1 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday for CAZ103-
     105-106.

     Wind Advisory from 7 PM Tuesday to 7 PM PST Wednesday for
     CAZ104.

     Wind Advisory from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday for CAZ109-
     110.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PST Tuesday for PZZ450-455-
     470-475.

     Gale Warning from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 PM PST Wednesday for
     PZZ450-455-475.

     Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
     afternoon for PZZ470.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 9:08 PM PSTStorm WatchEKA17 hr
Dec 25, 3:02 AM PSTGale WarningEKA60 hr
Dec 25, 3:16 AM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino64 hr
Dec 25, 3:19 AM PSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryEKAHumboldt8 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.