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Gale Warning 25, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Apr 3, 2024, 2:41 AM PDT. It took effect at Apr 4, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Apr 3, 2024, 2:41 AM PDT (09:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 4, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2024, 6:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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216 WHUS76 KEKA 030941 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 241 AM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 PZZ450-031745- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 241 AM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ455-031745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.240403T1300Z-240404T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 241 AM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-031745- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 241 AM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ475-031745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-240404T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 241 AM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
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954 WHUS76 KEKA 031527 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 827 AM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 PZZ450-032330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 827 AM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ455-032330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-240404T0400Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 827 AM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-032330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 827 AM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ475-032330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-240404T0400Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 827 AM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
284 WHUS76 KEKA 032130 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 230 PM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 PZZ450-040530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 230 PM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ455-040530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-240404T0400Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 230 PM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-040530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 230 PM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ475-040530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-240404T0400Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 230 PM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
505 WHUS76 KEKA 040356 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 856 PM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 PZZ455-041200- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-240404T0400Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1600Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 856 PM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ475-041200- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-240404T0400Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1600Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 856 PM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-041200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 856 PM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ470-041200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 856 PM PDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
711 WHUS76 KEKA 040930 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 230 AM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 PZZ470-041730- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 230 AM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ450-041730- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 230 AM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-041730- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 230 AM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ475-041730- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.240404T1400Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 230 AM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
865 WHUS76 KEKA 041559 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 859 AM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 PZZ450-050000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 859 AM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ455-050000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 859 AM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-050000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 859 AM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ470-050000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.240404T2200Z-240405T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 859 AM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
264 WHUS76 KEKA 042205 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 305 PM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 PZZ450-050400- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 305 PM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ455-050615- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 305 PM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-050615- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 305 PM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-050615- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-240404T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 305 PM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
335 WHUS76 KEKA 050358 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 858 PM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 PZZ450-050700- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T0700Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 858 PM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-051200- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 858 PM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-051200- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 858 PM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ PZZ470-051000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 858 PM PDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
511 WHUS76 KEKA 051004 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 304 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2024 PZZ470-051600- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0016.240405T1004Z-240405T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 304 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * 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. && $$ PZZ450-051600- /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0016.240405T1004Z-240405T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 304 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ455-051300- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 304 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early 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. && $$ PZZ475-051300- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 304 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 15 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
161 WHUS76 KEKA 051257 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 557 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2024 PZZ455-052100- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.240405T1300Z-240405T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 557 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ475-052100- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240405T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.240405T1300Z-240405T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 557 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-052100- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240405T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0044.240405T1600Z-240405T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 557 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 15 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ450-051600- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240405T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 557 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$
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 Apr 2, 2:57 PM PDT, 11 hours 44 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 2:57 PM PDT, 11 hours 44 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 PM PDT Tue Apr 2 2024
.SYNOPSIS...Wednesday will be a transition day as cooler
temperatures, light rain, and gusty winds move into the area.
Wednesday night through Friday well below normal temperatures and
light rain and snow showers are expected. Cool temperatures and
occasional showers will continue through weekend with a return to
warmer temperatures on Monday.
&&
.DISCUSSION...High pressure continues to bring warm and dry
conditions to the area this afternoon. Stratus developed along
the coast this morning and is now firmly entrenched up and down
the coast. Water vapor satellite is showing a cold front
approaching the area. This cold front is expected to move onshore
Wednesday. Initially this is only expected to bring some light
precip in the warm sector ahead of the front in the north. Areas
in Mendocino and Lake counties farther south are not expected to
see any noticeable precip with this first round. Behind the front
much colder air moves in and northwesterly winds will increase.
Wednesday night and Thursday an unseasonably deep upper level is
expected to drop down along the coast. This will bring much colder
air aloft and some showers. Snow levels may drop to as low 1,500
to 2,000 feet. Current models are showing the highest QPF amounts
in Mendocino and Lake counties with some of the mountains reaching
close to a half inch of QPF. This is only expected to result in a
couple inches of snow in a few locations below 3,000 feet. Most
low elevations are only expected to see an inch or so of snow. A
winter weather advisory may be needed for Thursday afternoon in
portions of Lake and Mendocino county, but at this point
uncertainty is still high on it. There is also the potential for
some thunderstorms with this very cold air aloft. The best chance
on Thursday is expected to be over the waters where the coldest
air and best instability is. There is also a chance for
thunderstorms in Lake county in the afternoon with the peak
heating of the day. The showers on Thursday may have some small
hail in them, but coverage looks fairly limited at this time. A
secondary round of showers is expected in the interior Friday
afternoon with peak heating, but again little to no accumulation
of snow is expected.
Friday night and early Saturday it look like there is a brief
break in the showers between systems. Temperatures will remain
chilly, especially Friday night. The question is how much cloud
cover will still be in place. If skies clear out the colder spots
in Trinity county could see lows in the mid 20s.
Late Saturday and Sunday another system is expected to bring more
rain and snow to the area. Snow levels are expected to be warmer
with snow levels closer to 4,000 feet. Again precipitation amounts
are expected to be light and only up to an inch of snow is
expected.
&&
.AVIATION...A broad shield of stratus capping a shallow marine layer
continues to inundate the coastal terminals in variable IFR/LIFR
conditions this afternoon. Light westerly flow will gradually turn
northwest, however microscale eddies observed on satellite offshore
indicate that minor flow reversals are possible, especially south of
coastal headlands. Daytime heating may still break up the stratus
deck to MVFR in some locations over the next few hours, but low
overcast ceilings should quickly return this evening. UKI remains
clear and dry with variable winds, well out of reach of the marine
layer. Light N/NW flow will continue overnight into Wednesday as a
weak front approaches the NorCal coast. Light precipitation is
slated to begin early Wednesday morning, followed by elevated wind
gusts developing along a thermal gradient as colder air fills in
behind the front. While visibilities should improve, coastal stratus
will struggle to disperse before Wednesday evening.
&&
.MARINE...Winds and seas continue to subside beneath a ridge of
high pressure, while the sea state is largely dominated by a mid-
period NW swell slowly decaying in the waters. Northerly winds
will develop an expansion fan downwind of Cape Mendocino tonight
into Wednesday as a weak frontal boundary approaches the region.
Wind wave response will generate small craft conditions for the
southern outer waters before subsiding late Wednesday into
Thursday. A large, near-shore generated mid-period swell is
expected to fill in late Thursday as a strong surface low dives
south along the central CA coast. Alongside near gale force gusts,
combined seas are currently forecast to approach 15 to 16 feet,
especially in the outer waters.
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PDT this afternoon for
PZZ470.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM PDT Wednesday for PZZ475.
&&
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Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2:41 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 36 hr |
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