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Gale Warning 28, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at May 19, 2025, 2:43 AM PDT. It took effect at May 20, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- May 19, 2025, 2:43 AM PDT (09:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 20, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- May 21, 2025, 9:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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513 WHUS76 KEKA 190943 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 243 AM PDT Mon May 19 2025 PZZ475-191745- /O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-250519T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0023.250520T1600Z-250521T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0028.250520T2100Z-250521T0600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 243 AM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 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. && $$ PZZ455-191045- /O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-250519T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 243 AM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$
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966 WHUS76 KEKA 191557 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 857 AM PDT Mon May 19 2025 PZZ475-200000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.250520T2100Z-250521T0600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 857 AM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 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. && $$
506 WHUS76 KEKA 192134 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 234 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 PZZ475-200545- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T0600Z-250520T1900Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0028.250520T1900Z-250521T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 234 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to noon PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-200545- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T2200Z-250521T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 234 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 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. && $$ PZZ455-200545- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T0600Z-250522T0400Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 234 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-200545- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T1900Z-250522T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 234 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 PM 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. && $$
989 WHUS76 KEKA 200409 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 909 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 PZZ475-201215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T0600Z-250520T1900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.250520T1900Z-250521T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 909 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-201215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T2200Z-250521T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 909 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 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. && $$ PZZ455-201215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T0600Z-250522T0400Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 909 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-201215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T1900Z-250522T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 909 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 PM 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. && $$
753 WHUS76 KEKA 200542 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1042 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 PZZ475-201345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T0600Z-250520T1900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.250520T1900Z-250521T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1042 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-201345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T2200Z-250521T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1042 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 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. && $$ PZZ455-201345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T0600Z-250522T0400Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1042 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-201345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T1900Z-250522T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1042 PM PDT Mon May 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 PM 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. && $$
730 WHUS76 KEKA 200912 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 212 AM PDT Tue May 20 2025 PZZ475-201715- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250520T1900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.250520T1900Z-250521T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 212 AM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-201715- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T2200Z-250521T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 212 AM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 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. && $$ PZZ455-201715- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250522T0400Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 212 AM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-201715- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T1900Z-250522T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 212 AM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM 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. && $$
801 WHUS76 KEKA 201550 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 850 AM PDT Tue May 20 2025 PZZ475-210000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250520T1900Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.250520T1900Z-250521T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 850 AM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-210000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T2200Z-250521T1000Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 850 AM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 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. && $$ PZZ455-210000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250522T0400Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 850 AM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-210000- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T1900Z-250522T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 850 AM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM 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. && $$
207 WHUS76 KEKA 202130 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 230 PM PDT Tue May 20 2025 PZZ475-210530- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-250521T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 230 PM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-210530- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.250520T2200Z-250521T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 230 PM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ PZZ455-210530- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250522T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 230 PM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-210530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250522T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 230 PM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM 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. && $$
155 WHUS76 KEKA 210552 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1052 PM PDT Tue May 20 2025 PZZ475-211400- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-250521T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1052 PM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-211400- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250521T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1052 PM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ455-211400- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250522T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1052 PM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-211400- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250522T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1052 PM PDT Tue May 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM 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. && $$
983 WHUS76 KEKA 210945 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 245 AM PDT Wed May 21 2025 PZZ475-211600- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-250521T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 245 AM PDT Wed May 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-211600- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250521T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 245 AM PDT Wed May 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-211745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250522T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 245 AM PDT Wed May 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-211745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250522T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 245 AM PDT Wed May 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
352 WHUS76 KEKA 211610 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 910 AM PDT Wed May 21 2025 PZZ475-220015- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-250521T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.250521T1610Z-250522T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 910 AM PDT Wed May 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ450-211715- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250521T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 910 AM PDT Wed May 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ PZZ455-220015- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250522T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 910 AM PDT Wed May 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-220015- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-250522T0400Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 910 AM PDT Wed May 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * 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 May 18, 2:43 PM PDT, 12 hours earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 18, 2:43 PM PDT, 12 hours before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
243 PM PDT Sun May 18 2025
.SYNOPSIS...Northerly winds continue to gusts up this morning,
although at a reduced and intermittent pattern. Monday the warmup
starts, but there may be some clouds in the afternoon. Tuesday and
Wednesday additional warming is expected with highs around 90
inland. Cooler temperatures are expected late in the week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...High pressure is building over the region this
afternoon. This has brought clearing skies and breezy conditions.
Temperatures are warming into the 70s in many of the valleys.
Tonight some stratus is expected to return late tonight and may
make it well up the river valleys. Late tonight into Monday
morning a weak shortwave moving over the top of the ridge is
expected to bring some light rain or showers to mainly Del Norte
county. This system has been trending farther south in the models
so it is possible Eureka will see some very light precip as well.
Frost is possible again tonight, but with the approaching weather
system there may be a few too many clouds to allow temperatures to
drop into the low to mid 30s. Temperatures in the afternoon will
be similar to today in the north, but should see some warming in
the south.
Tuesday and Wednesday high pressure builds in more substantially
and should bring highs around 80 on Tuesday and highs in the mid
to upper 80s on Wednesday. These temperatures should be warm
enough to limit the potential for frost overnight. Thursday and
Friday the ridge is gradually getting squashed down with cooling
temperatures and increasing marine clouds. Little to no rain is
expected at this point, but there are a few of the models bringing
in some light rain Friday night. Saturday high pressure starts to
build in again with temperatures rebounding. MKK
&&
.AVIATION...Skies have cleared this afternoon with VFR conditions
present at all the terminals. Gusty northerlies this afternoon will
subside this evening and overnight. A weak front moving toward the
area will bring gradually lowering ceilings tonight for ACV and CEC.
Light rain showers with IFR/MVFR conditions are possible as the
front moves on shore early Monday morning. NBM is showing around a
50% chance for MVFR or worse ceilings to persist through Monday. UKI
will likely see mostly clear skies and a LLWS threat for stronger
NW winds 1500-2000 ft AGL tonight. JB
&&
.MARINE...Northerly winds continue to diminish today, especially
north of Cape Mendocino. South of the Cape, winds remain strong with
near-gale force gusts possible this afternoon. A weak front moving
through will ease winds further tonight and bring lighter
southerlies north of the Cape. Seas will generally ease Monday.
Northerlies increase again Monday night into Tuesday, with near-gale
to gale force gusts possible again in the lee of the Cape and 25-30
kt gusts possible elsewhere by Tuesday afternoon. Along with steep
wind waves, a mid-period NW swell fills in Tuesday, elevating seas
further. Stronger northerlies continue through at least Wednesday,
then may weaken some late week. JB
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Monday for PZZ455-475.
&&
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Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2:34 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 60 hr |
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