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Gale Watch 21, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale watch at May 1, 2025, 2:46 AM PDT. It took effect at May 3, 2025, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .
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The facts
- Issued
- May 1, 2025, 2:46 AM PDT (09:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 3, 2025, 9:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- May 2, 2025, 2:54 AM PDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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309 WHUS76 KEKA 010946 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 246 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025 PZZ455-011800- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250501T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 246 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ450-011800- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250501T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 246 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ470-011800- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 246 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ475-011800- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 246 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
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294 WHUS76 KEKA 011536 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 836 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025 PZZ455-012345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250501T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 836 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ450-012345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250501T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 836 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ470-012345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T0400Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 836 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ475-012345- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T1100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 836 AM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
168 WHUS76 KEKA 012128 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 228 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025 PZZ475-020530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 228 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 9 AM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ455-020530- /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 228 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-020530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T0400Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 228 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ450-020530- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 228 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
666 WHUS76 KEKA 020400 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 900 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025 PZZ470-021200- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T0400Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 900 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ475-021200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T1100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 900 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 9 AM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-021200- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1600Z-250504T1600Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 900 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 9 AM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ450-021200- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 900 PM PDT Thu May 1 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
295 WHUS76 KEKA 020954 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 254 AM PDT Fri May 2 2025 PZZ475-021800- /O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250502T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.250503T0000Z-250503T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1000Z-250504T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 254 AM PDT Fri May 2 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest 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 3 AM Saturday to 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-021800- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.250503T0400Z-250503T2000Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T2000Z-250504T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 254 AM PDT Fri May 2 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 1 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-021800- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.250503T0400Z-250503T2000Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.250503T2000Z-250504T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T2000Z-250504T2200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 254 AM PDT Fri May 2 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 1 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-021800- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.250503T0000Z-250503T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0025.250503T1000Z-250504T2200Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 254 AM PDT Fri May 2 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
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Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2:28 PM PDT | Gale Warning | EKA | 4 days |
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