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Gale Warning 48, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Oct 1, 2024, 2:44 AM PDT. It took effect at Oct 1, 2024, 8:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 31 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Oct 1, 2024, 2:44 AM PDT (09:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 1, 2024, 8:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 3, 2024, 3:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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314 WHUS76 KEKA 010944 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 244 AM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 PZZ470-011745- /O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0032.000000T0000Z-241001T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.241001T0944Z-241002T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0048.241002T0300Z-241003T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 244 AM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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. && $$ PZZ475-011745- /O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0032.000000T0000Z-241001T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.241001T0944Z-241002T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0033.241002T0300Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 244 AM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ450-011745- /O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-241001T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.241002T0300Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 244 AM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 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. && $$ PZZ455-011745- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.241002T0300Z-241003T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 244 AM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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733 WHUS76 KEKA 011540 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 840 AM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 PZZ470-012345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241002T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0048.241002T0300Z-241003T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 840 AM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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. && $$ PZZ475-012345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241002T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0033.241002T0300Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 840 AM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ450-012345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.241002T0300Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 840 AM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 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. && $$ PZZ455-012345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.241002T0300Z-241003T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 840 AM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
736 WHUS76 KEKA 012148 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 248 PM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 PZZ470-020600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241002T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0048.241002T0300Z-241003T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 248 PM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 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 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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. && $$ PZZ475-020600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241002T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0033.241002T0300Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 248 PM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ450-020600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.241002T0300Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 248 PM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 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. && $$ PZZ455-020600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.241002T0300Z-241003T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 248 PM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
934 WHUS76 KEKA 020258 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 758 PM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 PZZ470-021100- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241002T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0048.241002T0300Z-241003T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 758 PM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-021100- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241002T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0033.241002T0300Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 758 PM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ450-021100- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.241002T0300Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 758 PM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-021100- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.241002T0300Z-241003T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 758 PM PDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
609 WHUS76 KEKA 021002 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 302 AM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 PZZ475-021815- /O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0033.000000T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-241003T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0034.241003T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 302 AM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-021815- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0034.241003T1000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 302 AM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 15 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-021815- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 302 AM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 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. && $$ PZZ455-021815- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 302 AM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
025 WHUS76 KEKA 021531 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 831 AM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 PZZ475-022345- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-241003T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.241003T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 831 AM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-022345- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.241003T1000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 831 AM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-022345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 831 AM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 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. && $$ PZZ455-022345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 831 AM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
520 WHUS76 KEKA 022142 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 242 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 PZZ475-030545- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-241003T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.241003T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 242 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-030545- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.241003T1000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 242 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-030545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 242 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 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 8 to 11 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. && $$ PZZ455-030545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 242 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
558 WHUS76 KEKA 022345 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 445 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 PZZ475-030745- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-241003T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.241003T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 445 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ PZZ470-030745- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.241003T1000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 445 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-030745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 445 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 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. && $$ PZZ455-030745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 445 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
928 WHUS76 KEKA 030341 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 841 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 PZZ470-031145- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.241003T1000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 841 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-031145- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.000000T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 841 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ450-031145- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 841 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Seas 8 to 11 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. && $$ PZZ455-031000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 841 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
218 WHUS76 KEKA 031002 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 302 AM PDT Thu Oct 3 2024 PZZ470-031600- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.000000T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 302 AM PDT Thu Oct 3 2024 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ455-031600- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0102.241003T1002Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 302 AM PDT Thu Oct 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Seas 7 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ475-031600- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0034.000000T0000Z-241003T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 302 AM PDT Thu Oct 3 2024 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ450-031815- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-241003T1900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 302 AM PDT Thu Oct 3 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY... * WHAT...Seas 8 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until noon PDT today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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 30, 3:07 PM PDT, 11 hours 37 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 30, 3:07 PM PDT, 11 hours 37 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
307 PM PDT Mon Sep 30 2024
.SYNOPSIS...A dry, warming trend is expected through mid week, along
with hot interior temperatures. Breezy northwesterly winds along the
coast, ease overnight into Tuesday. Gusty offshore flow over the
interior ridges will last through Tuesday. Dry and above normal
temperatures are expected to persist through the forecast period.
&&
.DISCUSSION...This morning, general offshore flow aloft aided in
keeping coastal Northwest California clear of coastal stratus.
Ridging continues to build into the area as pressure heights
indicate a warming trend through Tuesday and Wednesday with a warm
deep- layer air-mass developing across the WRN CONUS. Model
guidance has been consistent supporting 850 mb temperatures of
25-28C or so over much of the interior. Interior heat will build
today and then peak on Tuesday over much of the area. High
temperatures in the hottest valleys are expected to range from 97-
110F degrees. The HeatRisk is forecast to be moderate over most
interior areas, but a major HeatRisk is expected to occur over
portions of interior Mendocino and Lake counties on Tuesday and
Wednesday. By Wednesday, Del Norte County and most of Humboldt
County will only have minor HeatRisk as temperatures trend down
and the warmer temperatures shift south. Most of Trinity County,
as well as Mendocino and Lake counties, will remain in the
moderate HeatRisk range on Wednesday, with some areas in the major
risk and even fewer of the hottest valleys with extreme HeatRisk.
The heat will have impacts on some individuals sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
hydration. A Heat Advisory is now in effect from 11AM Tuesday
through 11 PM PDT Wednesday for interior Mendocino and Lake
counties. Meanwhile, thermal troughing will shift offshore heading
into Tuesday, allowing for coastal areas to even heat up into the
70s, with adjacent coastal areas reaching the low 80's on Tuesday as
the usual afternoon onshore breezes are quelled.
Wednesday, the high pressure weakens and "flattens" as an upper
level trough moves across the Pacific Northwest. This will promote
high clouds streaming across the area. Temperatures are expected to
decrease a few degrees, although will remain similar to late Tuesday
across the interior valleys. Breezy to locally windy conditions are
expected every day through Thursday, with overnight offshore flow.
The ridge aloft will shift eastward late in the week, with an
upstream upper level trough approaching the area. Cluster analysis
lacks agreement with regards to timing and location of this trough.
Models continue to differ with the progression of this system.
&&
.AVIATION...Blue skies are covering the forecast area due to warm
offshore winds at the 925mb (2500ft AGL) level. VFR conditions
should prevail for the next 24 hours with gusty north winds at KCEC
and possibly even at KACV. These winds have the potential to bring
some sea spray into the terminal space, which could lead to some
hazy skies and reduced visibilities. Sounding data is also
supportive of the aforementioned wind shear (direction & speed
shifts between sfc & 2000ft AGL) at the coastal terminals today and
returning again tonight. KUKI is lighter winds and all terminals
have high confidence with remaining cloud free for the TAF period.
&&
.MARINE...Gale strength northerlies will subside today in the outer
waters to just barely below criteria. Hazardous sea conditions and
strong north winds will remain in the marine zones through the rest
of the week. Marine conditions will even increase in severity again
tomorrow night into Wednesday morning with Gale force winds
returning creating locally generated waves of 15ft@11s in the outer
waters. These waves are predicted to travel into the inner waters
and create conditions hazardous for small crafts, even with minimal
influence of wind within the inner waters. This weekend however, it
seems as though the winds will start to die down and the seas should
begin to calm. Long range cluster model guidance agreements supports
this evolution as well.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...A Red Flag Warning is in effect for zones 203 (Upper
Smith) and 204 (Lower Middle Klamath) through 11AM Tuesday. Low
daytime humidity values from 10 to 25 percent are occurring across
the interior. A headline remains for zone 264 (Lake County, portion
of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU ) due to elevated fire weather threats. Winds
are expected to diminish this afternoon, but gusty conditions will
remain over Del Norte and northeastern Humboldt into Tuesday
morning. A drier airmass with an offshore flow component, will
promote poor RH recovery values this morning, and poor recoveries
Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Hot temperatures from 95 to 110F
along with low humidity and breezy offshore flow, will promote
elevated to locally critical fire weather risks for zones 283
(Trinity), 276 (Interior Mendocino), 277 (Western Mendocino NF), and
264 (Lake County, portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU) through
Thursday.
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
Red Flag Warning until 11 AM PDT Tuesday for CAZ203-204.
Heat Advisory from 11 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday for
CAZ110-111-113>115.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM PDT Tuesday for PZZ450.
Gale Warning until 9 PM PDT this evening for PZZ470.
Hazardous Seas Warning from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT
Tuesday for PZZ470.
Hazardous Seas Warning until 3 AM PDT Tuesday for PZZ475.
&&
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https://www.weather.gov/images/eka/zonemap.pngThe office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2:44 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 57 hr | |
| Oct 1, 2:44 AM PDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 24 hr |
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