Gale Warning 14, NWS Eureka, CA

067 
WHUS76 KEKA 151656
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
856 AM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

PZZ470-160100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240216T1700Z-240217T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
856 AM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 15 kt with gusts up 
  to 25 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to noon PST 
  Saturday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-160100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240216T1700Z-240217T2000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
856 AM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to noon PST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-160100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
856 AM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-160100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
856 AM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

142 
WHUS76 KEKA 160047
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
447 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

PZZ470-160900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240216T1700Z-240217T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
447 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and seas 
  8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to noon PST 
  Saturday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-160900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240216T1700Z-240217T2000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
447 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt and seas around 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to noon PST 
  Saturday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-160900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0009.240217T1100Z-240217T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
447 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 9 feet. For the
  Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and
  seas 13 to 18 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-160500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
447 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

280 
WHUS76 KEKA 160459
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
859 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

PZZ455-161300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.240216T2300Z-240217T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0009.240217T1100Z-240217T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240217T1100Z-240217T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
859 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts
  to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Friday to 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-161300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240216T1700Z-240217T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO NOON PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 13 
  to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240216T1700Z-240217T2000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO NOON PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas
  12 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-161300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240216T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.240217T0500Z-240217T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
859 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 3 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40 
  kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Friday to 3 PM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

531 
WHUS76 KEKA 161120
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
320 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

PZZ455-161930-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.240216T2300Z-240217T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240217T1100Z-240217T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
320 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast 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...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-161930-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240216T1700Z-240217T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
320 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
PST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-161930-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.240217T0500Z-240217T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
320 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

719 
WHUS76 KEKA 161655
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

PZZ455-170100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.240216T2300Z-240217T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240217T1100Z-240217T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
855 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast 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...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-170100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240216T1700Z-240217T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-170100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.240217T0500Z-240217T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
855 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

681 
WHUS76 KEKA 162229
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
229 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

PZZ455-170630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.240216T2300Z-240217T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240217T1100Z-240217T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
229 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast 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...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-170630-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240217T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
229 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-170630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.240217T0500Z-240217T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
229 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

693 
WHUS76 KEKA 170459
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
859 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

PZZ455-171300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240217T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240217T1100Z-240217T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
859 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-171300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240217T2000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 12 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-171300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.240217T0500Z-240217T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
859 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

312 
WHUS76 KEKA 171044
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
244 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

PZZ455-171845-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240217T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.240217T1100Z-240217T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
244 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet expected.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-171845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240217T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0010.240217T2100Z-240218T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
244 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 18 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 
  PM PST this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-171845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
244 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

866 
WHUS76 KEKA 171701
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
901 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

PZZ470-475-180115-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240217T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0010.240217T2100Z-240218T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
901 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 18 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-172300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240217T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
901 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 13 to 17 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-180115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
901 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

095 
WHUS76 KEKA 172228
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
228 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

PZZ455-180500-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240217T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240218T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
228 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS REPLACED WITH HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-180500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240218T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
228 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 18 feet.

* WHERE...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...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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-180630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240219T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
228 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
357 PM PST Wed Feb 14 2024

.SYNOPSIS...An active weather pattern has begun today with an
ongoing storm system bringing moderate rain and isolated heavier
showers. A stronger storm system more focused in the southern half
of the forecast area will then impact the area Friday into the
weekend. An additional impactful storm system will bring more rain
and gusty southerly winds by late Sunday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...A cold front is passing through this afternoon while a
surface low has formed off the Oregon coast. As post frontal showers
and a brief period of isolated thunderstorms (15%) develop over most
of the forecast area, trailing moisture behind the surface low will
direct steady, moderate rainfall focused over Del Norte County
through Thursday. This will lead to 1 to 3 inches of additional
rainfall for this county through Thursday, and minor urban and
small stream hydrological issues may develop as a result. Some of
the more vigorous showers may contain gusty winds this afternoon.

A stronger system continues to be forecast for late Friday
through late Saturday as the broad North Pacific low pressure
system pushes east into the NE Pacific region and stronger
disturbance eject off of it. Broad ascent and upper diffluence
will first spread over CA late Friday. Chances then increase for
moderate to heavy rainfall and stronger southerly winds as an
atmospheric river storm system arrives through Saturday.
Hydrological and wind issues look likely through the weekend,
particularly for the southern portion of the forecast areas from
the King Range and south. A strong shortwave or even compact
surface feature looks to form and locally enhance winds and
rainfall late Saturday. The track of this feature is yet to be
fully resolved, but has been inconsistently modeled to impact
somewhere along our coastal forecast area with around 60 kt 950 mb
winds, but higher resolution guidance will be needed for
confidence.

An additional larger area of low pressure looks to then cutoff
and stall off the CA coast Sunday, bringing the potential for a
prolonged period of stronger southerly winds and rainfall (heavy
at times) Sunday night and into next week, so the extended
forecast should be watched closely due to exacerbating
hydrological issues from the potential succession of storm
systems. Rainfall from this system may be again focused in our
southern zones for this system, but the uncertain track of the
cutoff low decreases confidence.

There is a high probability (60 to 100%) for greater than 3 inches
of rainfall Saturday through Monday. The favored terrain enhanced
location along the King Range and south have a modest shot (20 to
50%) at greater than 5 inches through the same time period. Advisory
level winds (gusting to 45 mph) are looking likely (up to 70%) over
at least some of the ridges and coastal headlands late Friday
through Saturday. Higher gusts will be possible if a compact
surface low moves in. There looks to be a better shot of stronger
winds for the Sunday night/Monday System. The EFI (Extreme
Forecast Index) is showing 0.9 vs 0.7 for QPF, meaning
climatologically anomalous rainfall for Saturday. Overall, most
likely rainfall forecasts show 2 to 4 inches throughout Lake and
Mendocino on Saturday. Such rain will be falling on freshly
saturated soils and will be more evenly spread to lower
elevations, increasing the risk of urban and small stream
flooding. /JJW

&&

.AVIATION...All terminals have been in and out of IFR during a cold
frontal passage beginning late this morning, significantly reducing
ceilings and vis with locally heavy downpours. The last few bands of
strong showers are traversing the southern Humboldt and Mendocino
coasts, inundating ACV and UKI. Visibility's should gradually improve
as this area of low pressure progresses east, but conditions will
remain unstable through the TAF period with CAA at upper levels
steepening lapse rates. As a result, isolated thunderstorms are
possible along the coast through the rest of this evening.
Otherwise, mid to low level ceilings will keep terminals MVFR with
continual rain showers through early Thursday morning. Gusty S winds
and light LLWS will hang on in CEC while ACV and UKI winds will
gradually diminish overnight. Additional waves of moderate rainfall
will be confined to CEC and ACV through the day on Thursday while
UKI should lift to VFR ceilings and VCSH by Thursday morning.

&&

.MARINE...Gusty southwesterlies and sig waves are beginning to
diminish as an area of low pressure moves onshore. Overall, the sea
state has been a bit chaotic with competing NW and SW swells
mingling with wind waves triggered by a frontal passage this
morning. Winds and seas will remain elevated in the northern waters
with continual wind wave response, while lighter conditions in the
southern waters will quickly rebound to small craft early Thursday
morning as a long period westerly swell fills into the waters. A
lull in the sea state is expected late Thursday into Friday ahead a
stronger storm arriving on Friday as a landfalling AR. Responsive
southerly wind waves will begin in the outer waters early Friday and
slowly progress into the southern inner waters. Models have been
consistently hinting that the frontal boundary will stall offshore
until weakening early Saturday morning, thereby allowing gale gusts
to persist. Steep and hazardous seas will result as two long period
westerly swells decay and build alongside steady southerly wind
waves. Sig waves are forecast to be 16-18 ft across the waters with
the potential for high surf along the coast. Winds and seas will
diminish slightly for the second half of the weekend, but wave
heights do not look to drop below 10 ft before next week.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...Two atmospheric river type storm systems will bring
periods of moderate to heavy rainfall to the region Saturday and
again late Sunday through Monday. Additional rainfall may
continue into next week from a potentially stalling weather
system. The CNRFC is projecting the Russian River at Hopland to
reach flood stage late Saturday with other rivers (such as the Mad
River, Eel River at Fernbridge and South Fork Eel) showing
probabilities of 40 to 60% of reaching Monitor Stage. Clear lake
has increasing chances for reaching Monitor Stage of 8 feet as
well. WPC has now included us in a "Slight Risk" for excessive
rainfall through the weekend. The forecast should be monitored as
the situation evolves. /JJW

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Wind Advisory until 3 PM PST this afternoon for CAZ102.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 4 PM PST Thursday for CAZ107.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PST Thursday for PZZ450-455-
     470-475.

&&

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