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Gale Warning 58, NWS Eureka, CA

December 6, 2024

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Dec 6, 2024, 3:13 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 8, 2024, 3:00 AM PST. It was in force for 18 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
Dec 6, 2024, 3:13 PM PST (23:13 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 8, 2024, 3:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 8, 2024, 8:44 PM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

128 
WHUS76 KEKA 062313
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
313 PM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

PZZ475-070715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0058.241208T1100Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
313 PM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-070715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
313 PM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-070715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
313 PM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PST
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-070715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
313 PM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PST
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
906 
WHUS76 KEKA 070427
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
827 PM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

PZZ475-071230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.241208T1100Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
827 PM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-071230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
827 PM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO
3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-071230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
827 PM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO
3 PM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-071230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
827 PM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO
3 PM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
247 
WHUS76 KEKA 071041
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
241 AM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ475-071845-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241208T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.241208T1100Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 25 kt with gusts
  to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt
  and seas around 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PST 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-071845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
241 AM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 9 
  to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-071845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
241 AM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-071845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 9 
  to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
884 
WHUS76 KEKA 071635
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
835 AM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ475-080045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241208T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.241208T1100Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
835 AM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas around 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PST 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-080045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
835 AM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-080045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
835 AM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-080045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
835 AM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
961 
WHUS76 KEKA 072230
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
230 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ475-080630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241208T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.241208T1100Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PST 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-080630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
230 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-080630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
230 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-080630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
230 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
237 
WHUS76 KEKA 080434
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

PZZ475-081245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241208T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.241208T1100Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas around 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Sunday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-081245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-081245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-081245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.241208T0500Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
834 PM PST Sat Dec 7 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
046 
WHUS76 KEKA 081041
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
241 AM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

PZZ475-081845-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241208T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.241208T1100Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 10 
  to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. Primarily
  downwind of Cape Mendocino.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-081845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
241 AM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 9 
  to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-081845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
241 AM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-081845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
241 AM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 9 
  to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
436 
WHUS76 KEKA 081644
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
844 AM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

PZZ475-090045-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
844 AM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  11 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-090045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
844 AM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-090045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
844 AM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-090045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
844 AM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
164 
WHUS76 KEKA 082226
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
226 PM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

PZZ475-090500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-241209T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
226 PM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  11 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-090630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
226 PM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-090630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
226 PM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-090630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
226 PM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
419 
WHUS76 KEKA 090444
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
844 PM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

PZZ475-091100-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-241209T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0038.241209T0444Z-241209T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
844 PM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas around 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-091245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
844 PM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-091245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
844 PM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-091245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-241209T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
844 PM PST Sun Dec 8 2024

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

* WHAT...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...Until 3 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

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 Dec 6, 4:34 AM PST, 10 hours 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 6, 4:34 AM PST, 10 hours 39 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
434 AM PST Fri Dec 6 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Dry weather and seasonable temperatures are expected
again today. Saturday a weak front is expected to bring some light
rain mainly to Humboldt and Del Norte counties with counties
farther south and east mainly just seeing clouds and few
sprinkles. Dry weather is expected to return Sunday and continue
through much of the week with the next chance for rain as early as
Thursday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...High pressure is over the area this morning with the
very weak front having moved to the east of the area. Some of the
interior valleys are seeing fog and low clouds this morning. These
areas will likely struggle to warm up even when the clouds
dissipate with the continuing inversion. So have lowered some of
the high temperatures in these areas closer to yesterday when they
stayed in the 50s. The narrow protected valleys are expected to
remain the coolest. At the coast skies remain clear at this point,
however the satellite shows stratus is rapidly approaching.
Coastal clouds will likely come and go today, however the
approaching trough will enhance their coverage by mid to late
afternoon.

Increasing clouds are expected across the area Friday night and
saturday as a weak cold front approaches the area. At the Del
Norte coast rain is expected to start by mid morning with some
light rain spreading south into Humboldt county by the afternoon.
Very little rain is expected to make it much farther south or east
with Trinity, Mendocino and Lake counties only expected to see a
trace to a few hundredths of an inch. Probabilities for rainfall
remain similar. For over a tenth for an inch there is a 65 to 85%
for areas north of a line from Trinidad to Orleans. For this area
this a 20 to 50 percent chance of are 0.3 inches. There is only a
30 chance for over 0.3 inches through Del Norte County Saturday.
It now looks like lingering showers will likely remain in Oregon
on Sunday. In southern Humboldt there is a 10 to 40 percent chance
of a tenth of an inch with the highest probabilities in the King
Range.

Sunday clearing skies are expected as the front moves out of the
area. This may allow fog to form in the valleys with the lingering
moisture. Afternoon high temperatures will be cooler than earlier
this week and this may be especially true in any valleys that
remain foggy. Sunday night chilly temperatures expected across the
area with upper 20s in the northern interior areas and low to mid
30s farther south and along the coast. This pattern of chilly
nights and sunny afternoons is expected to continue Monday and
Tuesday.

Wednesday through late in the week the ensembles are showing the
potential for a return to a wetter pattern. Currently it looks
like a few weak systems will arrive first, possibly just bringing
some clouds to the area. Friday night the NBM is showing 40 to 60
percent chance of over a half inch of rain. This will need to
continue to be monitored, but at this point it is starting to
look like a wetter pattern. MKK

&&

.AVIATION...As of 4AM, most terminals remain in VFR. Some interior
valleys continue to have foggy/misty conditions. A stratus deck
could be seen moving toward the North Coast very early this morning
on satellite. Spotty areas of coastal stratus could affect the
coastal terminals of Humboldt and Del Norte counties into mid to
late morning, but between the sun rising and high clouds moving in,
conditions will most likely remain VFR/MVFR. By this evening
ceilings and visibilities could lower with the approach of a another
weak cold front.

&&

.MARINE...Slightly elevated winds will continue in the southern
waters as high pressure builds into the region, enhancing northerly
winds downwind of Cape Mendocino. A series of long period westerly
swells will be enhanced by localized wind waves generated from 15 to
20 knot gusts, producing significant wave heights 7 to 8 feet. This
pattern will continue through today before an additional frontal
boundary approaches the region early Saturday morning. A brief wind
shift along the front will quickly turn northerly and increase again
in the southern waters. Near gale force gusts are possible Saturday
night into Sunday morning. A long period westerly swell 10 to 12
feet will fill into the waters Sunday afternoon, further enhancing
seas in the outer waters. Significant wave heights have the
potential to approach 14 to 15 feet as advisory level winds continue
through early Monday.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
None.
&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 6, 3:13 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA72 hr

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Sources

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