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Gale Warning 13, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 13, 2025, 9:09 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 14, 2025, 2:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Mar 13, 2025, 9:09 AM PDT (16:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 14, 2025, 2:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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800 WHUS76 KEKA 131609 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 909 AM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 PZZ450-140015- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0009.250314T0600Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1800Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 909 AM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-140015- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0009.250314T0600Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 909 AM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-140015- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0009.250314T0600Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 909 AM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-140015- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0009.250314T0600Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 909 AM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
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493 WHUS76 KEKA 132200 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 300 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 PZZ470-140600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250314T1600Z-250315T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 300 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 11 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday night. * 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. && $$ PZZ450-140600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 300 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-140600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 300 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-140600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 300 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 11 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 18 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
036 WHUS76 KEKA 140426 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 926 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 PZZ470-141230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250314T1600Z-250315T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 926 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM PDT FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 19 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from 9 AM PDT Friday through late Friday night. * 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. && $$ PZZ450-141230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 926 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 16 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-141230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 926 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-141230- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-250314T0900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.250314T0900Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 926 PM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 19 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
040 WHUS76 KEKA 140951 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 251 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 PZZ470-141800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250314T1600Z-250315T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250314T1600Z-250315T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 251 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 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 9 AM PDT this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-141800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250314T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 251 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-141800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 251 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-141800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 251 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
626 WHUS76 KEKA 141559 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 859 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 PZZ455-150000- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.250314T1600Z-250315T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 859 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-150000- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.250314T1600Z-250315T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 859 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ470-150000- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250314T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250314T1600Z-250315T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 859 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ450-150000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250314T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 859 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
478 WHUS76 KEKA 141801 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 PZZ450-150215- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250314T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-150215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ475-150215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-250315T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0009.250315T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ470-150215- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250315T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1101 AM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$
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 Mar 13, 5:22 AM PDT, 3 hours 47 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 13, 5:22 AM PDT, 3 hours 47 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
522 AM PDT Thu Mar 13 2025
.SYNOPSIS...A continuation of active winter weather proceeds through
the day before easing this evening. Low snow levels will accompany
the next inbound storm, likely to arrive tonight and into Friday
morning. Attention is required when transiting major travel
corridors. Snow levels should rise over the weekend as a moderate
atmospheric river storm brings an increase risk for heavy rain and
strong winds.
&&
.DISCUSSION...Atmospheric dynamics have been active in the PACNW
over the past 24 hours with the passing of a pronounced, deep trough
and associated frontal boundary. The convergence, lifting, cooling,
and condensing of moisture aloft has produced decent accumulation of
rain and snow at elevation where colder temperatures prevail. 24
hour accumulations as of 12z are near 3 inches for some areas.
Crescent City, Cooskie Mtn, and Gasquet; 2.80, 2.81, and 2.82 inches
respectively. Spotters near Dinsmore reporting snow overnight at
2400 (thanks Dottie!). Just south of King Range, there was radar
confirmed small hail overnight as well. High resolution and
convective allowance models continue to
After a brief break this evening, another storm with low snow levels
(1500-2500 feet) is forecast to arrive quickly late tonight into
Friday morning. Snow levels will start out lower with this next
round of precip and impacts on major travel corridors and will
likely be greater even though overall snow amounts will be lower
compared to the previous storm.
We may see a break in the active and wet weather on Saturday as a
ridge pumps up over the area. An atmospheric river storm (AR1/AR2)
will likely bring another bout of moderate to heavy rain and
possibly hefty high mountain snow as well as strong winds toward the
latter portion of the weekend and early next week. Snow levels
should rise up over the weekend, however travel impacts above 4000-
4500 feet are possible. There is still a great deal of variability
and spread with the timing and magnitude of winds with this next
storm and fine details are difficult to resolve multiple days out.
Stay tuned for updates. Another break in the wet and active weather
is forecast for Tuesday as a transient ridge builds. The active flow
pattern with periods of precip will probably continue mid to late
week next before more stout ridging aloft returns. /DB /EYS
&&
.AVIATION...Lingering showers will prevail through the morning
maintaining VFR/MVFR flight categories. In the Early afternoon,
another passing frontal system will drive increasing southerly
winds. This passage will be marked with an increase in rainshowers,
and even some possible Thunders/Small Hail. In addition to degrading
categories, low level turbulence is forecasted with southerly winds
building to 40-45kt at 500-1000ft AGL. The frontal will impact
coastal terminals before inland ones, as this front moves in from
the NW towards the SE. Conditions are forecasted to remain as such
through tonight into tomorrow morning.
&&
.MARINE...A strong frontal system passed through this waters this
morning and gale to strong gale criteria were met in all waters.
Winds have eased behind an area of low pressure which followed the
front, and the heightened steep, wind driven seas will continue to
slowly subside. Seas are not likely to drop below 10 ft as a 14
second WNW swell builds to 10-12 ft through Thursday. Winds will
only briefly ease today before southerly winds increase again today
night into Friday with the next strong frontal system. Gale strength
winds are forecast, and Gale Watches are up for all zones. The exact
timing of this band of strong winds is still a bit uncertain, yet
the official warning is expected to be upgraded by the next CWF
update (9AM PDT) when forecast confidence increases due to more Hi-
Res Model data becoming available. As the steep wind driven southerly
waves subside, a steep westerly swell will then build in Friday
evening at around 12-14 ft at 12 seconds and may contribute to a
chaotic sea state. Southerly winds are then forecast to once again
increase Saturday through Sunday, and gale conditions with potential
steep and hazardous seas look likely again with that frontal system.
JJW/DS
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM PDT this afternoon for
CAZ102-105-107-108.
Winter Storm Watch from this evening through Friday evening
for CAZ102-105-111-114.
Wind Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday
for CAZ103-104-106.
Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM PDT this morning for
CAZ104-106-110-111-113>115.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Friday evening
for CAZ107-108.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Friday
afternoon for CAZ110-115.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM PDT this evening for
PZZ450-455-470-475.
Gale Watch from this evening through Friday morning for
PZZ450-455-470-475.
&&
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 10:05 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | 25 min | |
| Mar 12, 10:43 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | 32 min | |
| Mar 13, 2:03 AM PDT | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 33 hr |
| Mar 13, 10:30 AM PDT | Winter Storm Warning | EKA | Trinity | 31 hr |
| Mar 13, 12:22 PM PDT | Winter Weather Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino | 23 hr |
| Mar 13, 1:52 PM PDT | High Wind Watch | EKA | Del Norte | 25 hr |
| Mar 13, 3:00 PM PDT | Hazardous Seas Watch | EKA | 12 hr |
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