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Gale Warning 44, NWS Eureka, CA

August 26, 2024

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Aug 26, 2024, 2:41 PM PDT. It took effect at Aug 27, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Aug 26, 2024, 2:41 PM PDT (21:41 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 27, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Aug 28, 2024, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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149 
WHUS76 KEKA 262141
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
241 PM PDT Mon Aug 26 2024

PZZ470-270545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.240827T1300Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0027.240827T2200Z-240828T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240828T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
241 PM PDT Mon Aug 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 9 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-270545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.240827T0400Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0027.240827T2200Z-240828T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240828T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
241 PM PDT Mon Aug 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-270545-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.240827T2200Z-240828T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
241 PM PDT Mon Aug 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
991 
WHUS76 KEKA 270319
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
819 PM PDT Mon Aug 26 2024

PZZ470-271130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.240827T1300Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240828T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
819 PM PDT Mon Aug 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Tuesday to 9 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM PDT 
  Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-271130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.240827T0400Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240828T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
819 PM PDT Mon Aug 26 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-271130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.240827T2200Z-240828T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
819 PM PDT Mon Aug 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO
9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
989 
WHUS76 KEKA 270957
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

PZZ470-271800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.240827T1300Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240829T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
257 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 5 PM 
  PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240828T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
257 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM 
  PDT Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.240827T2200Z-240828T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
257 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
374 
WHUS76 KEKA 271034
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
334 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

PZZ470-271845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.240827T1300Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240829T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
334 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 5 PM 
  PDT Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240828T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
334 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM 
  PDT Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-271845-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.240827T2200Z-240828T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
334 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-271845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.240827T2200Z-240829T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
334 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
439 
WHUS76 KEKA 271604
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
904 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

PZZ470-280015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240829T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
904 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 5 PM 
  PDT Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-280015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240828T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
904 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM 
  PDT Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-280015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.240827T2200Z-240829T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
904 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-280015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.240827T2200Z-240828T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
904 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
835 
WHUS76 KEKA 272117
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
217 PM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

PZZ470-280530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240829T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
217 PM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-280530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-240827T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.240827T2200Z-240828T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
217 PM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north 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 11 AM PDT Wednesday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-280530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.240827T2200Z-240829T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
217 PM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-280530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.240827T2200Z-240828T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
217 PM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
327 
WHUS76 KEKA 280342
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
842 PM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

PZZ470-281145-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240829T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
842 PM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-281145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240828T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
842 PM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-281145-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240829T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
842 PM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-281145-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240828T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
842 PM PDT Tue Aug 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North 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...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
475 
WHUS76 KEKA 280953
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
253 AM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

PZZ455-281100-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240828T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
253 AM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

PZZ470-281800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240829T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
253 AM PDT Wed Aug 28 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 15 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-281800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240828T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
253 AM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-281800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240829T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
253 AM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
795 
WHUS76 KEKA 281613
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
913 AM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

PZZ475-290015-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240828T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240829T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
913 AM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-290015-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240829T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
913 AM PDT Wed Aug 28 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 15 feet.

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-290015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240829T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
913 AM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
850 
WHUS76 KEKA 282139
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
239 PM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

PZZ470-290400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240829T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
239 PM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

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

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-475-290545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240829T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
239 PM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...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 out 10 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
569 
WHUS76 KEKA 290340
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
840 PM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

PZZ470-291145-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240829T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.240829T0400Z-240829T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
840 PM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-475-291145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240829T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
840 PM PDT Wed Aug 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...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 out 10 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

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 Aug 26, 6:22 AM PDT, 8 hours 19 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 26, 6:22 AM PDT, 8 hours 19 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
622 AM PDT Mon Aug 26 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Seasonal conditions return as higher temperatures and
a drier air mass sets in. Highs around 100 are possible for the
interior by mid week. The return of moisture is likely as a
closed upper low lurks early next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...As the troughing pattern continues eastward and the ridging
continues we see the seasonal pattern returning with warmer
temperatures and northerly winds. Interior temperatures for today
look to reach the mid 80's for Del Norte interior while model
blends are showing 92 - 95 degrees for Humboldt interior,
specifically Orleans, Hoopa, Willow Creek. Burnt Ranch and
Hypampom are expected to max out around 88 - 90 degree range. As
additional troughs pass to the north of the area and long wave
patterns flatten out, we see warmer air advection as the thermal
trough swings westward spiking our high temperatures into 100 -
103 degree range for the same areas Wednesday. Also including
Ukiah and eastern Lake county in the 98 - 101 range for the mid
week warm up on Wednesday.

On the backside of the exiting trough we are also seeing higher
winds in the Del Norte interior with offshore flow gusting up to
30 kts late Tuesday night into Wednesday. Minimum RH values for
interior Del Norte will be around 31 - 34%, calming fire weather
or red flag concerns.

High temperatures will sustain through the week with an extremely
dry air mass and a mild to moderate HeatRisk (temps 90 nearing
100 degrees) forecast by mid-week and interior min RH's 15-25%.
Strong subsidence will enhance the interior thermal trough,
allowing elevated northerly winds to develop offshore
Wednesday/Thursday.

Long range ensembles indicate the potential for a closed upper low
developing off the PNW coast along with a surge of mid-level
moisture by late next weekend into early next week, although
confidence is low at this point. /EYS

&&

.AVIATION...Marine stratus is limited this morning in development
although KACV has succumbed to the only isolated patch developing
offshore. Quarter mile visibility and shallow vertical visibility
will probably last until well after sunrise. The offshore patch is
expanding and merging as far north as Del Norte's southern boarder
and as far out as 15 - 20 miles offshore as of 12z. This could
reach KCEC by 13z or so. TAFs reflect this expectation at KCEC
with a tempo group anticipating LIFR reduced visibility and low
ceilings from this expanding stratus development. Given the recent
rain and lack of insulating cloud layers, there could be
considerable fog development before the daylight hours. Offshore
wind components and drier air could be limiting factors.
Otherwise, expect afternoon clearing for at least a few hours at
KCEC and KACV as ridging and subsidence set in. Northerly winds
will prevail by the late afternoon with southerlies returning
tonight. Mostly light and variable winds at KUKI with prevailing
VFR conditions. /EYS

&&

.MARINE...High pressure will build over the waters through Mon
night, then persist and strengthen NW of the area Tue through Wed
before slowly weakening Wed night through Fri night. A low pressure
trough along the coast will interact with the high pressure to
produce NW winds that will become increasingly widespread Monday
night with northerly gale force gusts across the outer waters by
Tuesday evening. The resultant steep seas will reach up to 14 feet
in the outer waters. The trough will move off the coast by the end
of the week to produce mild offshore and southerly winds. /TRN

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory from 6 AM to 3 PM PDT Tuesday for
     PZZ470.

     Gale Watch from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday
     night for PZZ470-475.

     Small Craft Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PDT
     Tuesday for PZZ475.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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Sources

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