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Gale Warning 18, NWS Eureka, CA

March 5, 2024

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 5, 2024, 2:45 PM PST. It took effect at Mar 6, 2024, 9:00 AM PST. It was in force for 24 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
Mar 5, 2024, 2:45 PM PST (22:45 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2024, 9:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 7, 2024, 9:00 AM PST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

381 
WHUS76 KEKA 052245
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
245 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

PZZ475-060645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240305T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T0900Z-240306T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0018.240306T2100Z-240307T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
245 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Wednesday to 9 AM PST 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-060645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240305T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T1700Z-240308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
245 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-060645-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T0500Z-240306T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0018.240306T1700Z-240307T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
245 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to 3 AM PST 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 9 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-060645-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T1700Z-240308T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
245 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
472 
WHUS76 KEKA 060435
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
835 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

PZZ470-061245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T0500Z-240306T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.240306T1700Z-240307T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
835 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to 3 AM PST 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-061245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T0900Z-240306T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.240306T2100Z-240307T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
835 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Wednesday to 9 AM PST 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-061245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T1700Z-240308T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
835 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-061245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T1700Z-240308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
835 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO
3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
778 
WHUS76 KEKA 061042
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
242 AM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

PZZ470-061845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240306T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.240306T1700Z-240307T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
242 AM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM 
  PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-061845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240306T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.240306T2100Z-240307T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
242 AM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 AM 
  PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-061845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T1700Z-240307T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
242 AM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 PM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-061845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T1700Z-240308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
242 AM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
097 
WHUS76 KEKA 061651
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
851 AM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

PZZ470-070100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240306T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.240306T1700Z-240307T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
851 AM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-070100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240306T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.240306T2100Z-240307T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
851 AM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 AM 
  PST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-070100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T1700Z-240307T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
851 AM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-070100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240306T1700Z-240308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
851 AM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
570 
WHUS76 KEKA 062103
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
103 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

PZZ475-070515-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240306T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240307T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
103 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-070515-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240307T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
103 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-070515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240307T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
103 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-070515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
103 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
627 
WHUS76 KEKA 062242
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
242 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

PZZ470-070645-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240307T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
242 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-070645-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240307T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
242 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  11 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-070645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240307T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
242 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-070645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
242 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
069 
WHUS76 KEKA 070457
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
857 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

PZZ470-071100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240307T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
857 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-071300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240307T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
857 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  11 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-071300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240307T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
857 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-071300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
857 PM PST Wed Mar 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
211 
WHUS76 KEKA 071039
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
239 AM PST Thu Mar 7 2024

PZZ470-071845-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240307T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.240307T1100Z-240307T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
239 AM PST Thu Mar 7 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-071700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240307T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
239 AM PST Thu Mar 7 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  11 to 14 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-071845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240307T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
239 AM PST Thu Mar 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-071845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
239 AM PST Thu Mar 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
035 
WHUS76 KEKA 071708
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
908 AM PST Thu Mar 7 2024

PZZ475-080115-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240307T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
908 AM PST Thu Mar 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-072300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240307T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
908 AM PST Thu Mar 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-080115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240308T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
908 AM PST Thu Mar 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-072300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240307T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
908 AM PST Thu Mar 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale 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 gale warning went out at Mar 5, 4:06 AM PST, 10 hours 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 5, 4:06 AM PST, 10 hours 39 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
406 AM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Rain will peak late this morning with snow levels
continuing to rise. Calm, clear conditions are expected mid to late
week with gusty north winds near shore. Light rain will most likely
return late this weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...A meandering cutoff low is evident off the central
California coast early this morning. Southerly wind rotating around
the low has helped pull generally warmer and more moist are across
the area. In contrast to this weekends snow, temperature near the
coast have returned to near 50 with snow levels in excess of 4500
feet. Trinity county is the exception tot his trend where high
stability associated with advected arm air has allowed for cold air
from the past weekend to remain trapped in valleys. This pattern is
evident in low temperatures below freezing across Trinity County
early this morning. In these valleys, snow levels may be as low as
2500 feet.

A weak to moderate stream of moisture has pulled around the low,
generating light stratiform rain all along the coast overnight. Most
of the area, even as far as Lake County, has seen 0.5 to 1.0 inches
of light rain over the past 24 hours. Rain rates will peak later
today as cold front extending from the low sweeps down the coast
from the north to south. The HREF indicates peak precipitation rates
of 0.3 to 0.5" per hour are most likely early this morning on the
North Coast, aided by the initial slow movement of the front across
Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Counties. At higher terrain, most
likely rainfall will be 1 to 2.5 inches across the the northern half
of the area with 0.5 to 1.0 inches at lower elevations. Though not
particularly strong, such rain rates could generate minor urban and
small stream flooding concerns on the immediate North Coast. In
terms of rivers, only the Mad River at Arcata is expected to reach
monitor stage with less than 10% chance of flood stage. Generally
speaking, the southwest wind direction along the front and
associated terrain effects will not be favorable for any flooding
concerns. Snow levels will remain above 4000 feet except where cold
air is dammed in Trinity County. Cold valleys could see light (less
than 1 inch) snow this morning with 3 to 6 inches on the very
highest mountain passes (Scott Mountain) through the afternoon.

As the low continues to dip south along the California coast.
northerly wind will settle in, advecting cooler and drier air across
the area except along the immediate coast where gusty onshore flow
(up to 30 mph) could promote shallow marine influence. For most of
the interior, this will spell calm, cold, and clear conditions. NBM
shows this well with night time lows near or below freezing each
night by Thursday morning. Despite cold overnight temperatures,
clear skies and increasingly strong sun will help interior valleys
reach into the upper 50s during the day. At least briefly building
offshore flow could even bring calm and cold overnight conditions to
the coast Friday morning with lows near freezing.

Model ensembles generally show a series of weak shortwaves bringing
periods of light rain across the area through the weekend.
Essentially no members indicated impactful rainfall until at least
mid next week when 30% of ensemble members show a moderate
atmospheric river impacting northern California. /JHW

&&

.AVIATION...A quasi-stationary front has set up around the CA/OR
border overnight, bringing light rain just north of KCEC along with
IFR ceilings and gusty south winds across Del Norte, with ceilings
increasing to MVFR for areas further south. This front is forecast
to sweep southward down the coast through the day today, which will
bring a period of lower ceilings and light to moderate rainfall
across Humboldt by midday and eventually Mendocino by late tonight.
Light northerly winds fill in behind this feature, although a weak
southerly reversal may set up late tonight between Trinidad and
Crescent City...possibly bringing periods of LIFR ceilings to KCEC
late tonight, although confidence is low as to whether or not this
will occur. Interior valley fog is expected for the northern half
of the CWA tonight, while the front forecast to stall out again over
Mendocino and southern Trinity late tonight, which should inhibit
fog development for the southern half of the CWA.

&&

.MARINE...A quasi-stationary front has set up off the southern
Oregon coast overnight, with advisory level southerlies persisting
in the northern waters early this morning, while southerlies are
expected to increase through the day today in the southern waters.
This front is forecast to slide southward through the day today,
reaching Pt. Arena by early Wednesday morning. Gusts over 30 kts
will be possible with the passing of the front. High pressure and
northerly winds will return behind this feature and persist through
Thursday. A brief period of sub-advisory winds is possible for the
northern waters, as initially the strongest northerlies appear to be
further offshore. However this wind core is forecast to slide toward
the coast late tonight and early Wednesday, likely bringing winds
back over 20 kts with some localized areas of low-end Gale Force
gusts possible Wednesday afternoon. Northerlies weaken a hair
Wednesday night then restrengthen Thursday afternoon, primarily
south of Cape Mendocino as ridging builds over southern Oregon.
Waves remain primarily locally-dominated, although a small west
swell moves through over the next couple of days. Short period
northerly seas filter out by later this week, then a more solid west
swell is forecast to fill in this weekend...accompanied by a return
of southerlies with another frontal passage.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Winter Storm Warning until 4 PM PST this afternoon for
     CAZ107-108.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM PST this morning for PZZ450-
     470.

     Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PST this afternoon for
     PZZ455-475.

&&

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 5, 8:58 AM PST, 5 hours 47 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 AM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0839 AM     Landslide        6 E Gasquet             41.86N 123.86W
03/05/2024                   Del Norte          CA   Law Enforcement

            Rocks over road.

&&
Local storm report, Mar 5, 10:35 AM PST, 4 hours 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1035 AM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0902 AM     Rain             5 SSE Honeydew          40.16N 124.09W
03/05/2024  M4.75 inch       Humboldt           CA   Public

            A total rainfall of 4.75 inches fell over
            the past 15 hours. 105 inches for the water
            year so far.

&&

MH
Local storm report, Mar 5, 11:11 AM PST, 3 hours 34 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1111 AM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1056 AM     Landslide        4 WSW Gasquet           41.82N 124.04W
03/05/2024                   Del Norte          CA   Law Enforcement

            Highway 199 LOOKS TO HAVE DROPPED 2-3
            INCHES.

&&

MH
Local storm report, Mar 5, 11:19 AM PST, 3 hours 26 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1119 AM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1111 AM     Landslide        4 WSW Gasquet           41.82N 124.04W
03/05/2024                   Del Norte          CA   Law Enforcement

            Rocks on Highway 199.

&&

MH
Local storm report, Mar 5, 11:57 AM PST, 2 hours 48 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1157 AM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1140 AM     Landslide        5 SW Douglas City       40.60N 123.01W
03/05/2024                   Trinity            CA   Law Enforcement

            Vehicle sized boulder in road.

&&

MH
Local storm report, Mar 5, 1:13 PM PST, 1 hour 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
113 PM PST Tue Mar 5 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1249 PM     Flood            1 SSE Shively           40.42N 123.96W
03/05/2024                   Humboldt           CA   Law Enforcement

            Roadway closed due to flooding on Avenue of
            the Giants (Highway 254) near junction of
            Holmes Flat Rd.

&&

MH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 5, 5:36 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKA10 hr
Mar 5, 2:45 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA60 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.