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Gale Warning 5, NWS Eureka, CA

February 8, 2025

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 8, 2025, 2:40 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 9, 2025, 9:00 AM PST. It was in force for 36 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
Feb 8, 2025, 2:40 PM PST (22:40 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 9, 2025, 9:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 10, 2025, 9:00 PM PST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

916 
WHUS76 KEKA 082240
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
240 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

PZZ470-090645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.250209T1100Z-250209T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0005.250209T2300Z-250210T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0005.250209T2000Z-250210T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
240 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON PST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 9 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-090645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.250209T0500Z-250209T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0005.250209T2300Z-250210T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0005.250209T1700Z-250211T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
240 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

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

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

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

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-090645-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.250209T1700Z-250210T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
240 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM
PST MONDAY...

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-090645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.250208T2300Z-250210T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
240 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
502 
WHUS76 KEKA 090429
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
829 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

PZZ470-091230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.250209T1100Z-250209T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.250209T2000Z-250210T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
829 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 9 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-091230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.250209T0500Z-250209T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.250209T1700Z-250211T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
829 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-091230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.250209T1700Z-250210T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
829 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-091230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250210T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
829 PM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
586 
WHUS76 KEKA 091043
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
243 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

PZZ470-091845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.250209T1100Z-250209T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0005.250209T2000Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
243 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 9 PM PST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-091845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250209T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.250209T1700Z-250211T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
243 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM 
  PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-091845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.250209T1700Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
243 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-091845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
243 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. Strongest winds
  near Cape Mendocino.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
037 
WHUS76 KEKA 091646
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

PZZ475-100100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250209T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.250209T1700Z-250211T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
846 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-100100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250209T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.250209T2000Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
846 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 9 PM PST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-100100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.250209T1700Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
846 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-100100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
846 AM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
021 
WHUS76 KEKA 092221
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
221 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

PZZ475-100630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
221 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-100630-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
221 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-100630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250211T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
221 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-100630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250211T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
221 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
572 
WHUS76 KEKA 100459
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
859 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

PZZ450-101300-
/O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250211T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0003.250210T0459Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
859 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ470-101300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  11 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-101300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  12 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-101300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250211T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
859 PM PST Sun Feb 9 2025

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

* WHAT...North 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 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
963 
WHUS76 KEKA 101101
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

PZZ470-101915-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-101915-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-101915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
301 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-101915-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250211T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
959 
WHUS76 KEKA 101647
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
847 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

PZZ470-110100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  11 to 13 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-110100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-110100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
847 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-110100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250211T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
847 AM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
364 
WHUS76 KEKA 102255
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
255 PM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

PZZ470-110700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0003.250211T0500Z-250211T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
255 PM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM PST 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-110700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0003.250211T0500Z-250211T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
255 PM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM PST 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-110500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
255 PM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 11 feet.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-110700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250211T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
255 PM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
197 
WHUS76 KEKA 110424
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
824 PM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

PZZ450-111100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250211T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
824 PM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-111230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.250211T0500Z-250211T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
824 PM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-111230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250211T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0003.250211T0500Z-250211T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
824 PM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 13 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-111230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250211T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
824 PM PST Mon Feb 10 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday.

* 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 Feb 8, 4:02 AM PST, 10 hours 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 8, 4:02 AM PST, 10 hours 38 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
402 AM PST Sat Feb 8 2025

.SYNOPSIS...An isolated rain band will likely bring very light
precipitation around sunrise. Otherwise, cold and dry weather will
persist until around Wednesday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...After many days of rain and cloudy skies, dry and
sunny weather finally prevailed yesterday. Clear skies in the evening
have allowed for strong cooling overnight, even along the coast with
low temperatures right around freezing. Interior temperatures have
dropped below freezing, though high surface moisture has prevented
most places form cooling any lower than the upper 20s. As of early
this morning, a weak band of showers is slowly approaching shore.
This band is expected to have little to no accumulating
precipitation, though cold surface temperatures may enable some snow
flakes even along the coast.

Models consistently show the rain band currently offshore being the
final gasp of precipitation with dry weather through the rest of the
weekend. Drier air, clear skies, and gentle offshore flow will all
promote cool conditions, with very cold conditions at night. By
Sunday morning, most likely lows even along the coast will dip into
the upper 20s. Many interior locations will see lows in the low 20s
with conditions in the teens for Trinity County. Cold weather will
present a significant risk to people without adequate shelter or
heating.

There is high model agreement (over 90%) that moist conditions will
return around mid next week, but the vast majority of models show
only light to moderate rain with generally few impacts. Only about
20% of cluster ensemble members currently show any potential for
heavier rain or snow. That said, cold weather leading up to the
event will open the door to potentially impactful low elevation snow
even if moisture is meager. The details of this next event will be
watched closely in the coming forecast updates. /JHW

&&

.AVIATION...VFR has prevailed overnight at all TAF sites, although
latest satellite imagery shows low cloud in many interior valleys.
Another shortwave slides southward down the West Coast this morning,
with local radar indicating precipitation currently around 20 mi
offshore of Trinidad, and IR satellite showing more bands of precip
upstream. This shortwave should bring more light rain and possibly
MVFR ceilings to the Redwood coast this morning. Skies are expected
to clear this afternoon while northerly winds accelerate, then
turning offshore late this evening. Offshore flow aloft should keep
coastal terminals clear tonight.

&&

.MARINE...Winds have significantly diminished early this morning as
another weak shortwave moves onshore. Stronger northerlies return
late this afternoon and this evening behind this shortwave, first to
the southern waters then spreading to the northern waters early
Sunday morning. Winds continue to increase heading into Sunday
evening, reaching around 20 to 30 kts with Gale Force gusts possible
in the outer waters , then winds trend down heading into next week.
Southerlies are possible mid to late next week as another trough
approaches the West Coast. Seas rapidly respond to the winds tonight
and Sunday and will remain primarily locally generated. A few
relatively small west swells are expected to move through the waters
next week.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Cold Weather Advisory until 9 AM PST this morning for
     CAZ101>104-107>113-115.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM Sunday to 3 PM PST Monday
     for PZZ450.

     Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST
     Monday for PZZ455.

     Small Craft Advisory from 3 AM to 3 PM PST Sunday for
     PZZ470.

     Gale Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon
     for PZZ470-475.

     Small Craft Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM PST
     Sunday for PZZ475.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 8, 2:52 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA4 days
Feb 8, 12:26 PM PSTCold Weather AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity21 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.