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Gale Warning 47, NWS Eureka, CA

September 28, 2024

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Sep 28, 2024, 3:09 AM PDT. It took effect at Sep 29, 2024, 3:01 AM PDT. It was in force for 42 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 28, 2024, 3:09 AM PDT (10:09 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 29, 2024, 3:01 AM PDT
Expired
Sep 30, 2024, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

717 
WHUS76 KEKA 281009
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
309 AM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

PZZ470-281815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240930T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
309 AM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* 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 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM Sunday to 3 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-281815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240929T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240929T2200Z-240930T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
309 AM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* 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 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-281815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
309 AM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-281815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
309 AM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
219 
WHUS76 KEKA 281600
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
900 AM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

PZZ470-290000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T0000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240930T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
900 AM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM Sunday to 3 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-290000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240929T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240929T2200Z-240930T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
900 AM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PDT
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-290000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
900 AM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-290000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
900 AM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
578 
WHUS76 KEKA 282155
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
255 PM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

PZZ470-290600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240929T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240929T2200Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
255 PM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 40 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt
  and seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-290600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240929T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240929T2200Z-240930T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
255 PM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt
  and seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-290600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
255 PM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-290600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
255 PM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
675 
WHUS76 KEKA 290331
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
831 PM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

PZZ470-291145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240929T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240929T2200Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
831 PM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-291145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240929T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240929T2200Z-240930T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
831 PM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 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 gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-291145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
831 PM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-291145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
831 PM PDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 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 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.

&&

$$
593 
WHUS76 KEKA 291001
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 AM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

PZZ475-291815-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240929T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240929T1001Z-240930T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 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 3 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-291815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240929T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240929T1600Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM 
  PDT Monday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-291815-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
301 AM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

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

* WHAT...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 out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-291815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 AM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
320 
WHUS76 KEKA 291557
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
857 AM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

PZZ470-300000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240929T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.240929T1600Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
857 AM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 10 
  to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-300000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
857 AM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 11 
  to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-300000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
857 AM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-300000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
857 AM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 40 
  kt and seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
809 
WHUS76 KEKA 292200
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
300 PM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

PZZ470-300600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241001T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
300 PM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 9 
  to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-300600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
300 PM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 10 
  to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-300600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
300 PM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40 kt 
  and seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-300600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
300 PM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40 
  kt and seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
323 
WHUS76 KEKA 300338
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
838 PM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

PZZ470-301145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241001T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
838 PM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-301145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
838 PM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-301145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
838 PM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-301145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
838 PM PDT Sun Sep 29 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
723 
WHUS76 KEKA 301008
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
308 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

PZZ475-301815-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0032.240930T2200Z-241001T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
308 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 
  AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-301815-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241001T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0032.241001T0400Z-241001T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
308 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

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

* 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 9 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-301815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
308 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-301600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
308 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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.

&&

$$
785 
WHUS76 KEKA 301027
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
327 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

PZZ475-301830-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0032.240930T2200Z-241001T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
327 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 
  AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-301830-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241001T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0032.241001T0400Z-241001T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
327 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* 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 9 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-301830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
327 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-301600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
327 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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.

&&

$$
707 
WHUS76 KEKA 301546
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

PZZ455-301700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-240930T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
846 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

$$

PZZ475-010000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0032.240930T2200Z-241001T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
846 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 
  AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-010000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241001T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0032.241001T0400Z-241001T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
846 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* 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 9 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-302200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
846 AM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
612 
WHUS76 KEKA 302137
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
237 PM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

PZZ475-010545-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240930T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0032.240930T2200Z-241001T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
237 PM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-010545-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241001T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0032.241001T0400Z-241001T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
237 PM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-010545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-241001T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
237 PM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

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

* 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 Tuesday.

* 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 010350
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
850 PM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

PZZ470-011000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241001T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0032.241001T0400Z-241001T1000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
850 PM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-011000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0032.000000T0000Z-241001T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
850 PM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-011200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-241001T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
850 PM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024

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

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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 27, 2:58 PM PDT, 12 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 27, 2:58 PM PDT, 12 hours 11 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 PM PDT Fri Sep 27 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Seasonably warm and dry conditions will persist
through early next week for inland areas. Coastal areas will
remain more seasonal with overnight cloudiness and afternoon
scattering.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Low cloud has remained offshore for much of the day
today, with the coast seeing sunny skies through this afternoon. A
patch of stratus has developed early this afternoon just off the
Humboldt coast. This is forecast to move onshore again tonight, with
low cloud and patchy fog expected again tonight along the coastal
plain.

Latest WV satellite imagery is showing a cutoff upper low off to our
south, lumbering toward Point Conception, while a large but shallow
upper trough approaches the PNW. Local ridging over NWRN CA between
these two features has driven interior temps about 10 deg above
normal this afternoon. This local ridge is expected to break down as
the cutoff low and trough over the NEPAC progress eastward tonight.
Temps should moderate slightly over the weekend as this trough moves
onshore, then warm back up early next week as more aggressive upper
ridging builds in behind the trough Sunday night.

Overall, this means warm and dry weather is forecast to continue
into the weekend, while coastal temperatures will remain seasonal
through the weekend. Increasing northerly winds across the coastal
waters will help promote stratus development and patchy fog for
isolated areas of the north coast.

Moving into early next week, high pressure will amplify leading to
another round of hot and dry weather across the interior valleys.
Inland temperatures could approach 100 degrees on Monday and
Tuesday. Additionally, overnight RH recoveries will be poor across
area ridges. Offshore flow is expected to develop early next week as
this high builds over the Great Basin, which could bring coastal
temperatures near 70 degrees. Unlike the last offshore event, this
one will lack deep layer easterlies and marine air may hinder the
warming for the immediate coast.

Looking into the very long range, ensembles are showing a decreasing
500 mb height trend for late next week with cluster analysis
indicating an upper level trough to enter the pattern. But both are
also showing large spread and model variability this far in advance,
which is typical for this time of year. Thus, impactful rain for
northwest California is still uncertain but it does tell us the
atmosphere is wanting to switch up the pattern.

&&

.AVIATION...Weather conditions across the region proved most favorable
for aviation today. At the Coast, elevated winds and offshore
flow pushed stratus well offshore. A bubble low over CEC kept
winds mostly light and variable. However, haze advection "briefly"
moved over ACV, but any impact was negligible. Inland areas
remained VFR. Overnight...model data is forecasting the marine
stratus and fog to moved over the coastal shores and lower the TAF
sites down to LIFR/IFR Saturday morning. /TA

&&

.MARINE...Significant wave heights are forecast to exceed 12 feet in
the outer waters by Saturday amidst northerly short period waves and
a secondary pulse of energy from a mid-period NW swell. Small craft
conditions with 10 to 12 foot waves and 25 to 30 knot gusts are
expected to persist through the weekend. Mid-range models are
beginning to identify possible gales and hazardous sea conditions
Sunday into Monday as the nearshore pressure gradient tightens.
Details are still uncertain as to the strength and coverage of these
winds, but at the very least small craft conditions will prevail
through early next week as wave heights remain above 10 feet,
especially in the outer waters.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PDT Saturday for PZZ450.

     Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PDT Saturday for PZZ455-470-
     475.

&&

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