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Gale Warning 19, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Mar 31, 2025, 8:26 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2025, 6:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- Mar 31, 2025, 8:26 AM PDT (15:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 31, 2025, 6:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Apr 1, 2025, 8:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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325 WHUS76 KEKA 311526 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 826 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 PZZ475-312330- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250401T0100Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0014.250401T0400Z-250401T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0019.250401T0100Z-250401T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 826 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 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. && $$ PZZ470-312330- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250401T0100Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0014.250401T0400Z-250401T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0019.250401T0100Z-250401T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 826 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-312330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 826 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-312330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 826 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
5 follow-up statements
651 WHUS76 KEKA 312142 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 242 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 PZZ470-010545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250401T0100Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0019.250401T0100Z-250401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0013.250401T1500Z-250401T2000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 242 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 1 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM to 1 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 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. && $$ PZZ475-010545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250401T0100Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0019.250401T0100Z-250401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0013.250401T1500Z-250402T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 242 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-010545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 242 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-010545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 242 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
518 WHUS76 KEKA 010100 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 600 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 PZZ470-010900- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250401T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250401T1500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0013.250401T1500Z-250401T2000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 600 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 1 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM to 1 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-010900- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250401T0100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250401T1500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0013.250401T1500Z-250402T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 600 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-010900- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 600 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-010900- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 600 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
506 WHUS76 KEKA 010356 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 856 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 PZZ470-011200- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250401T1500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0013.250401T1500Z-250401T2000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 856 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 1 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 17 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM to 1 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-011200- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250401T1500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0013.250401T1500Z-250402T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 856 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-011200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 856 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-011200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 856 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
358 WHUS76 KEKA 011012 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 312 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 PZZ470-011815- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250401T1500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0013.250401T1500Z-250401T2000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 312 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 1 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-011815- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250401T1500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0013.250401T1500Z-250402T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 312 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-011815- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 312 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-011815- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 312 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
362 WHUS76 KEKA 011501 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 801 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 PZZ470-012000- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250401T1500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250401T2000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 801 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 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. && $$ PZZ475-012315- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250401T1500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250402T0000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 801 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$ PZZ450-012315- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 801 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-012315- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-250402T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 801 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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 Mar 31, 4:30 AM PDT, 3 hours 56 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 31, 4:30 AM PDT, 3 hours 56 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
430 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025
.SYNOPSIS...General gusty winds, showers and isolated
thunderstorms with potential small hail are expected to continue
through Tuesday along with moderate to heavy downpours today and
Tuesday. Heavy mountain snow above 3000 feet elevation is
anticipated through Tuesday, as well. Lingering showers through
Wednesday, followed by dry weather for the remainder of the week
are forecast.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGES:
-Continued showers and gusty winds (gusts 25mph to 40mph), with
isolated thunderstorms capable of producing small hail around the
coast.
-Periods of moderate to heavy downpours today into early Tuesday.
-Heavy mountain snow above 3000 feet for Trinity and Humboldt
counties into mid day Tuesday.
WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW:
An area of low pressure continues its approach toward the Pacific
Northwest. Showers continue to move through the area early this
morning. By mid to late morning, another push of moisture will
move into Northwest California. Periods of moderate to heavy
rainfall and the chance for isolated thunderstorms with some
potential for small hail for coastal areas are expected as cooler
air infiltrates the region. This colder deep-layer airmass will
subsequently spread south across the West Coast through Tuesday.
The cold airmass will aid in steep lapse rates and an increasingly
unstable environment. Isolated thunderstorms, small hail and
brief heavy downpours will be possible with the strongest showers.
In addition, gusty southwest winds from 25 to 40 mph are expected
across the area late this afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.
Mountain snow impacts are likely over Trinity County and northern
interior Humboldt today through Tuesday afternoon. Snow levels
will likely drop to 3000 feet today. Heavy snow, with storm total
accumulations at 7 to 12 inches for elevations above 3000 feet,
with locally higher amounts to 1.5 feet across the higher ridges,
are probable this morning through Tuesday afternoon. Snow levels
will be generally above 3000 feet. However, uncertainty exist with
snow levels due to the possibility of lower snow levels during
convective showers. 2 to 3 inches of snow are expected for
elevations as low as 2600 feet. Travel impacts are expected across
much of highway 3 north of Weaverville and Hayfork Summit, Hwy
junction 36 and 3 at South Fork Mountain, Hwy 299 at Berry Summit,
Buckhorn Summit and Oregon Mountain.
Lingering showers are expected through Wednesday, followed by dry
weather for the remainder of the week as a large scale upper level
ridge gradually builds across the region in the wake of the
trough.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND DEVIATIONS:
Rain today could be heightened due to increased potential for
convection, possibly creating increased rain rates and a small
hail threat. By very early Wednesday morning, cold air aloft could
allow for lower snow levels across NW California. Models
currently show a strong diurnal pattern with snow levels dipping
to around 2500 feet at night (NBM) and jumping above 3000 feet
during the day. Any snow that falls at lower elevations will be
very inconsistent and likely not very impactful.
&&
.AVIATION...Coastal terminals are predominantly VFR/MVFR with periodic
reductions in viz/ceilings with convective rain showers and gusty
SSW winds. A slightly quieter period is expected through sunrise
before more widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms develop
from offshore and continue through the day. Similar fluctuating
conditions are expected at all terminals with gusty SW winds,
especially at CEC. A broad upper trough will drive the surface low
closer to the OR/WA coast late this afternoon and evening, with a
period of LLWS and gusts exceeding 30 KTS possible along the north
coast after 00Z.
&&
.MARINE...Small craft winds and seas continue across all zones as a
surface low spins off the OR/WA coast. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday, occasionally
producing gusty and erratic winds and locally heavy downpours. As
the low nears the coast, near gale to gale gusts are expected in the
outer waters overnight into early Tuesday. A Gale Watch has been
extended to the southern outer waters due to uncertainty on the
coverage of these winds. A large mid-period westerly swell will fill
into the waters during the same time period, peaking early Tuesday
morning. Significant wave heights 15 to 17 feet are possible before
quickly diminishing below advisory levels by Wednesday.
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
Winter Weather Advisory from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM
PDT Tuesday for CAZ105.
Winter Storm Warning until 5 PM PDT Tuesday for CAZ107-108.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Wednesday for PZZ450-
455.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PDT this evening for PZZ470-
475.
Gale Watch from this evening through Tuesday morning for
PZZ470-475.
&&
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Local storm report, Mar 31, 6:50 AM PDT, 1 hour 36 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
650 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0642 AM Hail 1 WNW Crescent City 41.76N 124.22W
03/31/2025 M0.25 Inch Del Norte CA Trained Spotter
&&
JMMSpecial weather statement, Mar 31, 7:21 AM PDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
721 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025
CAZ101>103-105-311445-
Northern Humboldt Coast CA-Del Norte Interior CA-
Northern Humboldt Interior CA-Coastal Del Norte CA-
721 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL HUMBOLDT AND DEL NORTE
COUNTIES THROUGH 745 AM PDT...
At 719 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of gusty showers
moving northeast at 25 mph and producing small hail over.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hazardous conditions to motorists.
Locations impacted include...
Orick, Klamath, Jedediah Smith State Park, Gasquet, Crescent City,
Bertsch-Oceanview, Smith River, Trinidad, Fort Dick, Requa, Klamath
Glen, Crescent City North, Jack McNamera Field, and
Westhaven-Moonstone.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4198 12390 4150 12369 4105 12413 4105 12415
4114 12416 4115 12414 4123 12411 4147 12406
4172 12415 4178 12425 4189 12421 4195 12421
TIME...MOT...LOC 1419Z 229DEG 23KT 4142 12410
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
JJWSpecial weather statement, Mar 31, 7:28 AM PDT, 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
728 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025
CAZ101>103-105-311445-
Northern Humboldt Coast CA-Del Norte Interior CA-
Northern Humboldt Interior CA-Coastal Del Norte CA-
728 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL HUMBOLDT AND DEL NORTE
COUNTIES THROUGH 745 AM PDT...
At 719 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 9 miles
southwest of Klamath, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hazardous conditions for motorists.
Locations impacted include...
Orick, Klamath, Jedediah Smith State Park, Gasquet, Crescent City,
Bertsch-Oceanview, Smith River, Trinidad, Fort Dick, Requa, Klamath
Glen, Crescent City North, Jack McNamera Field, and
Westhaven-Moonstone.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4198 12390 4150 12369 4105 12413 4105 12415
4114 12416 4115 12414 4123 12411 4147 12406
4172 12415 4178 12425 4189 12421 4195 12421
TIME...MOT...LOC 1419Z 229DEG 23KT 4142 12410
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
JJWSpecial weather statement, Mar 31, 7:32 AM PDT, 54 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
732 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025
CAZ104-106-311500-
Southwestern Humboldt CA-Southern Humboldt Interior CA-
732 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL HUMBOLDT COUNTY THROUGH
800 AM PDT...
At 729 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near
Honeydew, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hazardous conditions to motorists
Locations impacted include...
Weott, Miranda, Myers Flat, Honeydew, and Ettersburg.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Exercise caution when driving over small hail
&&
LAT...LON 4043 12389 4023 12367 4003 12407 4004 12408
4007 12408 4010 12411 4011 12413 4012 12416
4017 12421
TIME...MOT...LOC 1429Z 229DEG 22KT 4015 12406
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
JJWSpecial weather statement, Mar 31, 8:07 AM PDT, 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
807 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025
CAZ109-110-112-311530-
Mendocino Coast CA-Southwestern Mendocino Interior CA-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior CA-
807 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...A SHOWER WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO COUNTY UNTIL 830 AM
PDT...
At 807 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a shower 11 miles south of
Rockport, or 11 miles north of Fort Bragg, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Branscomb.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
&&
LAT...LON 3977 12372 3960 12358 3956 12377 3958 12378
3959 12379 3959 12378 3960 12379 3961 12378
3962 12378 3963 12379 3963 12378 3966 12379
3969 12379 3971 12381
TIME...MOT...LOC 1507Z 237DEG 21KT 3959 12384
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
DBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 6:18 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 27 min |
| Mar 30, 7:08 PM PDT | Gale Watch | EKA | 13 hr | |
| Mar 30, 8:40 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | 35 min | |
| Mar 30, 9:55 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | 35 min | |
| Mar 30, 10:36 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Del Norte | 24 min |
| Mar 30, 11:29 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | 31 min | |
| Mar 31, 7:21 AM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Del Norte | 24 min |
| Mar 31, 7:28 AM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Del Norte | 17 min |
| Mar 31, 7:32 AM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 28 min |
| Mar 31, 8:07 AM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Mendocino | 23 min |
| Mar 31, 8:32 AM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Del Norte | 43 min |
| Mar 31, 9:12 AM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 9:21 AM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Del Norte | 24 min |
| Mar 31, 9:37 AM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Del Norte | 23 min |
| Mar 31, 11:35 AM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Del Norte | 25 min |
| Mar 31, 12:03 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Del Norte | 12 min |
| Mar 31, 12:13 PM PDT | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 17 min | |
| Mar 31, 12:17 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 28 min |
| Mar 31, 12:27 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 12:31 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 29 min |
| Mar 31, 12:37 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 23 min |
| Mar 31, 12:44 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 31 min |
| Mar 31, 12:51 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 24 min |
| Mar 31, 12:57 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Del Norte | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 1:01 PM PDT | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 29 min | |
| Mar 31, 1:11 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 34 min |
| Mar 31, 1:12 PM PDT | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 33 min | |
| Mar 31, 1:28 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | 32 min | |
| Mar 31, 1:55 PM PDT | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 35 min | |
| Mar 31, 2:03 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | 27 min | |
| Mar 31, 2:42 PM PDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 36 hr | |
| Mar 31, 2:53 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Mendocino | 37 min |
| Mar 31, 3:09 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Mendocino | 36 min |
| Mar 31, 3:48 PM PDT | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 27 min | |
| Mar 31, 4:16 PM PDT | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 29 min | |
| Mar 31, 4:20 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Mendocino | 25 min |
| Mar 31, 4:45 PM PDT | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 30 min | |
| Mar 31, 4:48 PM PDT | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 27 min |
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