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Gale Warning 4, NWS Eureka, CA

January 17, 2024

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Jan 17, 2024, 2:23 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 18, 2024, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 38 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 17, 2024, 2:23 PM PST (22:23 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2024, 7:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 19, 2024, 9:00 PM PST
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

700 
WHUS76 KEKA 172223
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
223 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

PZZ470-180630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240118T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240118T1500Z-240120T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
223 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 7 PM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-180630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240118T1500Z-240119T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240119T0600Z-240120T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
223 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 7 PM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-180630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240119T0600Z-240120T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
223 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-180630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240118T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
223 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
739 
WHUS76 KEKA 180423
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
823 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

PZZ470-181230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240118T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240118T1500Z-240120T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
823 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 7 PM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240118T1500Z-240119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240119T0600Z-240120T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
823 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 7 PM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-180800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240118T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
823 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-181230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240119T0600Z-240120T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
823 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO
7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 PM 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.

&&

$$
029 
WHUS76 KEKA 180757
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1157 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

PZZ450-180900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240118T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1157 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

$$

PZZ470-181600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240118T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240118T1500Z-240120T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1157 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 7 PM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240118T1500Z-240119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240119T0600Z-240120T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1157 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 7 PM PST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-181600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240119T0600Z-240120T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1157 PM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO
7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 PM 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.

&&

$$
925 
WHUS76 KEKA 181043
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
243 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

PZZ470-181845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240118T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240118T1500Z-240120T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
243 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM 
  PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240118T1100Z-240119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240119T0600Z-240120T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
243 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM 
  PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-181845-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240118T1700Z-240119T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
243 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

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

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-181845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240118T2300Z-240120T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
243 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 PM 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.

&&

$$
440 
WHUS76 KEKA 181631
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
831 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

PZZ475-190045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240119T0600Z-240120T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
831 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM 
  PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190045-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
831 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-190045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240118T1700Z-240119T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
831 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-190045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240118T2300Z-240120T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
831 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 PM 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 182232
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
232 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

PZZ450-190645-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240119T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.240120T0400Z-240121T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
232 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM PST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 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 8 PM Friday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-190645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240119T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240119T0600Z-240120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
232 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 9 PM 
  PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
232 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-190645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.240118T2300Z-240121T1400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
232 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$
549 
WHUS76 KEKA 190440
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
840 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

PZZ475-191245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.240119T0600Z-240120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
840 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PST Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-191245-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
840 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-191245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.240120T0400Z-240121T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
840 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO
6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 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 8 PM Friday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-191245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240121T1400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
840 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$
082 
WHUS76 KEKA 190605
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1005 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

PZZ475-191415-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1005 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-191415-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1005 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-191415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.240120T0400Z-240121T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1005 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO
6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 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 8 PM Friday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-191415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240121T1400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1005 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$
897 
WHUS76 KEKA 191015
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
215 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

PZZ470-191815-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
215 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-191815-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
215 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-191815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.240119T1015Z-240121T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
215 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South 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 9 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-191815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
215 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM 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.

&&

$$
937 
WHUS76 KEKA 191659
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
859 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

PZZ470-200100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
859 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-200100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
859 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 11 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-200100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240121T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
859 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South 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 9 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-200100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
859 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM 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.

&&

$$
414 
WHUS76 KEKA 192253
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
253 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

PZZ470-200500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
253 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-200500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
253 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 12 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-200700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240121T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
253 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-200700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
253 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM 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.

&&

$$
182 
WHUS76 KEKA 200523
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
923 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

PZZ470-201330-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0005.240120T0523Z-240120T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
923 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front will bring brief yet strong gale
  force winds and gusts lasting from early to mid morning.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-201330-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240120T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0005.240120T0523Z-240120T1400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
923 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 12 
  to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front will bring brief yet strong gale
  force winds and gusts lasting from early to mid morning.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-201330-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240120T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0005.240120T1100Z-240120T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
923 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front will bring brief yet strong gale
  force winds and gusts lasting from early to mid morning.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-201330-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240120T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0005.240120T1100Z-240120T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
923 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and 
  seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front will bring brief yet strong gale
  force winds and gusts lasting from early to mid morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this 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 Jan 17, 6:01 AM PST, 8 hours 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 17, 6:01 AM PST, 8 hours 22 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
601 AM PST Wed Jan 17 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Unsettled weather conditions continue today across the
northern portion of the region. Steadier precipitation will
continue across areas farther north of Trinidad into this afternoon,
before becoming more showery. A brief lull on Thursday will lead
into a more active pattern for Friday and this weekend with moderate
rain, mountain snow (over the Trinity Alps) and strong gusty winds.

&&

.DISCUSSION..The well defined closed low has transitioned to an
open wave progressing east across Oregon toward Idaho early this
morning, while clipping the California border. During this
transition, PWAT values will remain anomalously high into this
afternoon as the westerly flow aloft continues to bring a weakening
moisture flux across the northern portion of the area and promoting
periods of moderate rainfall, mainly for Del Norte County...with a
brief uptick in precipitation bringing max hourly rain rates up to
0.40" this morning. Steadier precipitation will continue across
areas farther north of Trinidad into this afternoon, before becoming
more showery. Farther south into northern Mendocino County, trailing
light rain showers continue moving across the area. Snow levels
exceeding 5,000 feet will limit snowfall to the highest areas in the
Trinity horn, with Scott Mountain pass expecting a dusting of snow
today.

A 35-50 kt low level jet barrier brought a brief burst of strong
wind gusts overnight. Gusty SW winds up to 45 mph were observed
across the coastal headlands and exposed ridges in Del Norte County,
while gusty winds from 25 to 40 mph in Humboldt County were
recorded. Breezy conditions will remain across the area through this
afternoon, with gusty winds persisting in Del Norte County into this
evening.

Following a period of light ridging on Thursday, ensembles are
coming into agreement on a high amplitude upper trough swinging
multiple shortwaves into the PNW Friday through early next week,
forcing for a strong surface low pressure system. The first
shortwave is expected to evolve into a closed low off NW California
on Friday and swing toward OR/WA. A disorganized system of low level
jet streaks is predicted to develop upstream of the trough,
enhancing a strong SSE flow regime over the northern CA coast. The
orientation of the flow is favorable for higher rainfall rates along
windward slopes especially in Mendocino County. NBM probabilities
are predicting a high likelihood for 1.5 to 3" in the 72 hours of
Friday afternoon to early Monday morning for most of the CWA, with 3
to 4.5" in the windward facing terrain. Models are also hinting at a
more substantial downsloping effect for the coastal flats in and
around the Eureka area.

&&

.AVIATION...The passage of a low pressure system to the north
has impacted KCEC and the other terminals to a lesser degree.
Conditions have been primed for stout winds with llws at KCEC, but
will diminish as the fast moving system departs PNW. Shower activity
continues through the afternoon as frontolysis and wrap around
moisture persist with the weakening thermal gradient. Expect flight
categories to prevail with MVFR conditions and periods of IFR at the
coastal terminals. KUKI has overcast skies with 300 to 400 foot
ceilings as of 13z but is expected to lift out to MVFR categories by
the afternoon. Otherwise, another more intense low will arrive with
high winds and rain by Friday late morning. This one will aim most
of the moisture below Cape Mendocino.

&&

.MARINE...Gusty SSW winds continue through the morning, but will
diminish by the late afternoon as the exiting short wave has less
influence over area waters.  The next frontal system will be fast on
the heels of the departed low. Main forecast concern for the latter
portion of the week (Thu and Fri) will be gales and potential for
brief storm force gusts. Right now the gales and storm force gusts
look to occur over the outer waters. The usual wind prone locations,
like around Cape Mendocino, will probably have gales, but overall
coverage for the inner waters is uncertain. A third system will
likely bring another round of strong winds and elevated seas over
the weekend. A series of westerly swells will spread into the waters
through the week and this weekend.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until midnight PST tonight for PZZ450-
     470.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 17, 2:23 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA61 hr

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Sources

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