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Gale Warning 46, NWS Eureka, CA

September 19, 2024

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Sep 19, 2024, 2:51 PM PDT. It took effect at Sep 20, 2024, 9:00 AM PDT. 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
Sep 19, 2024, 2:51 PM PDT (21:51 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 20, 2024, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
Sep 21, 2024, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

024 
WHUS76 KEKA 192151
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
251 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

PZZ470-200600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240920T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0028.240920T2200Z-240921T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0046.240920T1600Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
251 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts up to 40
  kt and seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 9 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-200600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.240920T1000Z-240921T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0004.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
251 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with localized gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet 
  expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous
  seas 9 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 PM PDT 
  Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday evening 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-200600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0028.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
251 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with localized gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 12 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday 
  morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-200600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.240920T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
251 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 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 9 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
767 
WHUS76 KEKA 200330
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
830 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

PZZ470-201130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240920T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.240920T1600Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
830 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 9 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-201130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0028.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
830 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  12 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday 
  morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-201130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.240920T1000Z-240921T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0004.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
830 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 PM PDT 
  Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday evening 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-201130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.240920T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
830 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest 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...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
110 
WHUS76 KEKA 200903
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
203 AM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

PZZ470-201715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240920T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.240920T1600Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
203 AM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-201715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0028.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
203 AM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  12 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through 
  Saturday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-201715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.240920T1000Z-240921T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0004.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
203 AM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from this evening 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-201715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
203 AM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
553 
WHUS76 KEKA 201602
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
902 AM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

PZZ470-210015-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240920T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
902 AM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-210015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0004.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0030.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
902 AM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 9 AM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM 
  PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ475-210015-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0028.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
902 AM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-210015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
902 AM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
326 
WHUS76 KEKA 202154
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
254 PM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

PZZ470-210600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240922T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
254 PM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-210600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
254 PM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-210600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0030.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
254 PM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 7 to 9 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 9 AM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM 
  PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-210600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
254 PM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
830 
WHUS76 KEKA 210356
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
856 PM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

PZZ450-211200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0030.240921T0400Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
856 PM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
856 PM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-211200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240922T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
856 PM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-211200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
856 PM PDT Fri Sep 20 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
401 
WHUS76 KEKA 210959
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
259 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

PZZ475-211800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0005.240921T1600Z-240922T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
259 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Watch, from 9 AM PDT this morning through 
  late 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-211800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240922T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
259 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-211600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
259 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-211600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
259 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
512 
WHUS76 KEKA 211549
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
849 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

PZZ475-220000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0005.240921T1600Z-240922T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0031.240921T1600Z-240922T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
849 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-220000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240921T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.240921T1600Z-240922T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
849 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-220000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240922T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
849 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-220000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240922T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
849 AM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
319 
WHUS76 KEKA 212150
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

PZZ470-220600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240922T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0031.240922T0600Z-240922T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
250 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM 
  PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-220600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240922T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
250 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-220600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240923T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
250 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-220600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240922T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
250 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
293 
WHUS76 KEKA 220358
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

PZZ470-221200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240922T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0031.240922T0600Z-240922T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  to 40 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning,
  very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-221200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240922T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-221200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240923T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
858 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-221000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240922T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
858 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
566 
WHUS76 KEKA 220603
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1103 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

PZZ470-221415-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240922T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240922T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1103 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-221415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240922T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1103 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-221415-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240923T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1103 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-221000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240922T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1103 PM PDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

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 Sep 19, 5:08 AM PDT, 9 hours 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 19, 5:08 AM PDT, 9 hours 43 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
508 AM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

.SYNOPSIS...High pressure is building over the area. This will
strengthen through the weekend and into early next week bringing
above normal temperatures. Some of the warmer valleys may see
temperatures around 100 Sunday and Monday. Offshore flow
strengthens over the weekend bringing sunny skies and warm
temperatures to the coast.

&&

.DISCUSSION...High pressure is building over the area as the upper
level pushes to the southeast. The marine layer is already shallow
this morning, only around 1500 feet or so. This will likely clear
out by this afternoon, but models indicate it may take it's time
and it may not occur until early afternoon.This afternoon inland
temperatures are expected to warm by nearly 10 degrees over
yesterday with highs in the upper 80s expected.

Friday and Saturday most inland areas continue to see some warming
with highs getting into the low to mid 90s by Saturday. Northeast
winds overnight will help keep much of the coastal areas clear.
Breezy northwest winds each afternoon will likely keep
temperatures from warming much more than the mid 60s. Sunday and
Monday inland temperatures continue to warm with the warmer
valleys seeing temperatures near 100. The winds at the coast may
be slightly weaker and this could allow temperatures to warm into
the 70s, although confidence is low on this.

The main area of uncertainty in this forecast is how quickly the
ridge breaks down. Tuesday most of the models agree that the ridge
axis will have just moved onshore. This will likely change the
wind patterns enough to bring a return of stratus and fog to the
coast. The ensemble clusters struggle more with how quickly the
ridge will break down. One of the clusters keeps a strong ridge
over the area while others start to break it down. One cluster has
a trough moving onshore by Wednesday afternoon and bringing some
rain as early as Thursday. Needless to say this would also bring
some differences in temperatures. MKK

&&

.AVIATION...A substantial layer of low ceiling, foggy marine stratus
has established itself all along the NW California coast and coastal
river valleys. Visibilities and ceilings are showing LIFR conditions
at the coastal terminals and should remain as such for most of the
morning. NBM Model guidance currently is showing a drop in the
probability of stratus <500ft AGL & <1000ft AGL near KACV from
75%(<500ft AGL)& 90%(<1000ft AGL) at 1800Z to 25%(<500ft AGL) & 50%
(<1000ft AGL) at 1900Z. These probabilities tell that the low
stratus will mostly likely rise up above LIFR conditions, yet is not
necessarily going to dissipate entirely from the terminal space
during the day. This evening, overcast skies/fog and its associated
LIFR conditions are forecasted to return to the coastal terminals.
In addition, a southerly wind reversal could lead to some wind shear
at the marine layer/free atmosphere boundary.

KUKI shows its similar pattern of daytime winds from the W/NW before
dying off at or around sunset (0330Z). Some extremely high-
resolution models suggest breezy winds along the mountain ridges
inland, which could possibly mix down into the terminal space, but
confidence remains low on this occurring. No cloud layers are
forecast to develop over the inland areas, besides in the coastal
river valleys, leading to VFR conditions inland.

&&

.MARINE...Strong northerly winds (>20kts) are forecast to remain in
the outer waters today. These winds are creating steep wind waves
and conditions that warrant a small craft advisory in the outer
waters at least through tomorrow at 3pm. However, tomorrow
afternoon/evening there is substantially model guidance agreement of
a strong low-level jet (winds at 925mb 40-50kts) building over our
waters from tomorrow evening through Saturday afternoon. These LLJ
winds have a good chance to mix down to the ocean surface with high-
resolution models showing sustained northerly winds speeds reaching
just under 35kts & gusts possible up to 40kts. Wind waves in the
outer waters for this time period are forecast to ramp up as well
due to surface winds with certain areas currently forecasted to max
out around 14ft@10s. These windy and wavy conditions could warrant
an extended, or even upgraded, marine hazard statement for Friday
evening into the weekend. More confidence on these details will be
available within the next 24hrs as more models initialize and extend
through this time period of interest.

&&

.Fire Weather...Offshore flow (NE Winds) is ongoing this morning
and is expected to continue for the next several days. It looks
like it will be the strongest on Saturday morning with winds of 15
to 25 mph and gusts to 35 mph on the most exposed areas of Del
Norte county. Winds will be lighter farther south and east,
although there is some uncertainty on how much lighter. This will
also bring drier air to the coastal mountains and recoveries are
only expected to be around 40 percent on the higher terrain. This
combination will bring elevated fire weather conditions so will
add a headline to the fire weather forecast for this in zones 203
and 204. Late in the weekend and early next week it looks like
winds will diminish some, although RH recoveries will remain poor.
MKK

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PDT Friday for PZZ470-475.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 19, 5:34 AM PDTGale WatchEKA27 hr
Sep 19, 2:51 PM PDTHazardous Seas WatchEKA18 hr

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