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Small Craft Advisory 20, NWS Eureka, CA

February 14, 2025

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 14, 2025, 2:45 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 14, 2025, 3:00 PM PST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 14, 2025, 2:45 PM PST (22:45 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 14, 2025, 3:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 18, 2025, 2:40 AM PST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

462 
WHUS76 KEKA 142245
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
245 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

PZZ450-150645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250214T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.250214T2300Z-250215T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
245 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-150645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250214T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.250214T2300Z-250215T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
245 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-150645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250214T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.250214T2300Z-250216T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
245 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-150645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250214T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.250214T2300Z-250215T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
245 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
092 
WHUS76 KEKA 150417
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
817 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

PZZ450-151230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250215T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
817 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-151230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250215T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
817 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-151230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250216T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
817 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 12 feet. Winds becoming south and increasing 
  to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt Saturday evening through 
  early Sunday.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-151230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250215T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
817 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 14 feet subsiding overnight.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
613 
WHUS76 KEKA 151058
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

PZZ450-151700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250215T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-151700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250215T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-151900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250216T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-151700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250215T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas around 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
021 
WHUS76 KEKA 151633
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
833 AM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

PZZ450-151745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250215T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
833 AM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...


$$

PZZ455-151745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250215T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
833 AM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...


$$

PZZ475-151745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250215T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
833 AM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

$$

PZZ470-160045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250216T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
833 AM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
  to 11 feet with the largest seas focused off the Del Norte
  Coast.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
331 
WHUS76 KEKA 152211
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
211 PM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

PZZ470-160615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250216T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
211 PM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
624 
WHUS76 KEKA 160510
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
910 PM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

PZZ470-161315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250216T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
910 PM PST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
485 
WHUS76 KEKA 161122
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
322 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

PZZ450-455-475-161930-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.250217T0500Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
322 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-161930-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
322 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this
  morning. Seas 9 to 11 feet, building to 10 to 14 feet tonight
  into Monday.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
313 
WHUS76 KEKA 161601
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
801 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

PZZ450-455-475-170015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.250217T0500Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
801 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-170015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
801 AM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
834 
WHUS76 KEKA 162149
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
149 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

PZZ450-455-475-170600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.250217T0500Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
149 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-170600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
149 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
641 
WHUS76 KEKA 170453
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
853 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

PZZ450-455-475-171300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.250217T0500Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
853 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-171300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
853 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
676 
WHUS76 KEKA 171038
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
238 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

PZZ470-171845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0007.250219T0400Z-250219T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
238 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 13 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through late Tuesday 
  night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-171845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
238 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
251 
WHUS76 KEKA 171603
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
803 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

PZZ470-180015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0007.250219T0400Z-250219T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
803 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 13 feet. For 
  the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through late Tuesday 
  night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-180015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
803 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
857 
WHUS76 KEKA 172212
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
212 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

PZZ470-180615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0007.250219T0400Z-250219T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0007.250219T0400Z-250219T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
212 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM Tuesday to 6 AM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-180615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
212 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
326 
WHUS76 KEKA 180458
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

PZZ470-181300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.250219T0400Z-250219T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, seas around 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM Tuesday to 6 AM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-181100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
858 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
405 
WHUS76 KEKA 181040
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
240 AM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

PZZ470-181845-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0007.250219T0700Z-250219T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
240 AM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-181845-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250218T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.250219T0700Z-250219T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
240 AM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM PST 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 small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Feb 14, 5:10 AM PST, 9 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 14, 5:10 AM PST, 9 hours 35 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
510 AM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

.SYNOPSIS...Shower activity is expected to dissipate this afternoon.
Lingering cold air will promote colder temperature tonight, with
freezing temperatures across the interior valleys. Dry and calm
weather is forecast for Saturday, followed by more rain and mountain
Sunday through early next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Satellite imagery shows the Thursday's storm system
continuing to eject eastward away of Northwest California. Doppler
radar depicts isolated to scattered showers across the area early
this morning. Rain amounts over the last 24 hours (3AM Thursday to
3AM Friday) ranged from 1.5 to 3 inches, with localized higher
amounts up to 5 inch over the west-southwest facing windward
terrain in Southwest Humboldt and Mendocino County. The Russian
River at Hopland remain exceeding flood stage (15 feet) early this
morning. This main stem river will continue to receding and fall
below stage this morning. Shower activity is expected to gradually
taper off late this morning as a shortwave ridge will builds in
quickly downstream of the departing trough Friday afternoon. Dry
airmass will begin to filter across the area this afternoon
through late tonight. Lingering cold airmass, clear skies and
strong radiational cooling will promote colder temperatures
tonight, with freezing temperatures across the interior valleys.
For areas where skies clear out quickly, areas of valley fog are
expected to develop tonight into Saturday. Pretty quiet weather
conditions is expected for much of Saturday, before another
system approaches the area Saturday evening.

A broad upper level trough will move across the NEPAC on Saturday.
This feature will gradually weaken as it approaches the Pacific
Northwest, while a decay frontal system approaches Northwest
California. A low-level jet in advance will bring WAA in from the
west and aiding in snow levels rise about 4500 feet Saturday
evening and night. Modest pressure gradient tighten late Saturday
along the North Coast. Gusts from 25 to 35 mph will be likely over
the coastal headlands and exposed ridges. Light to locally
moderate rainfall rates is forecast to arrives Saturday night for
the northern portion of the forecast area, then continuing into
Sunday with rain chance increasing for areas east and south. These
front will be progressive and have less moisture flux compared to
Thursday storm. Total rainfall amounts from this system is
forecast to range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches along the North Coast
from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. The highest
amounts are forecast to the farther northern portion of Humboldt
and Del Norte counties. Less amounts are forecast for Mendocino
and Lake counties with total rainfall from few hundredths to 0.30
inches.

Ensemble and deterministic models continue to suggest another
system approaching the area by mid next week, with little
potential (20% chance) of even moderate rainfall. Light rain is
most likely, again focused on the North Coast. /ZVS

&&

.AVIATION...Winds have turned northwesterly overnight as the low
center moves onshore into southern OR and weakens. Gusts 20 to 30
knots expected to continue at all terminals through early this
afternoon. Wind shear is likely in UKI until around sunrise before
winds diminish aloft. MFVR ceilings and reduced visibility's with
scattered rain showers will gradually diminish through this evening.
Light offshore winds will develop overnight in anticipation of
another frontal boundary approaching the area Saturday.

&&

.MARINE...NW winds are still gusting 20 to 30 knots this morning as a
large nearshore westerly swell fills into the waters. This swell is
still on track to peak at 15 to 16 feet at 15 seconds, enhancing
already elevated wave heights and generating high surf conditions.
Significant wave heights approaching 18 to 20 feet are possible this
morning before quickly diminishing along with winds by late this
evening. A brief period of sub-advisory conditions will be short
lived before another fast moving system brings another round of
gusty southerly winds Saturday into Sunday.

&&

.BEACH HAZARDS...A large westerly swell will peak this morning at 15
to 16 feet at 15 seconds, producing significant wave heights 18 to
20 feet. This swell will be enhanced by elevated NW winds developing
on the backside of a strong low pressure system. Max surf heights 20
to 22 feet are possible during through early afternoon, especially
on NW oriented beaches. Large breaking waves along the coast will
lead to increased wave run-up on beaches. Avoid large rocks,
jetties, steep beaches, and never turn your back on the ocean.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     High Surf Advisory until 2 PM PST this afternoon for CAZ101-
     103-104-109.

     Wind Advisory until 6 AM PST early this morning for CAZ115.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     High Surf Advisory until 2 PM PST this afternoon for PZZ415-
     450.

     Hazardous Seas Warning until noon PST today for PZZ450-455-
     470.

     Hazardous Seas Warning until 9 AM PST this morning for
     PZZ475.

&&

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 14, 10:50 AM PST, 3 hours 55 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1050 AM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1048 AM     Flood            1 N Bayview             40.77N 124.18W
02/14/2025                   Humboldt           CA   County Official

            Corrects previous flood report from 1 W
            Arcata. Flooding reported on Lewis Ave.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 14, 10:51 AM PST, 3 hours 54 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1051 AM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1050 AM     Flood            Freshwater              40.76N 124.07W
02/14/2025                   Humboldt           CA   County Official

            Flooding reported on Freshwater Rd and
            Howard Heights Rd.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 14, 10:52 AM PST, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1052 AM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1051 AM     Flood            2 SSE Arcata            40.84N 124.07W
02/14/2025                   Humboldt           CA   County Official

            Flooding reported on Old Arcata Rd between
            Graham Rd and Jacoby Creek Rd.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 14, 10:53 AM PST, 3 hours 52 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1053 AM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1052 AM     Flood            1 NE Ferndale           40.59N 124.25W
02/14/2025                   Humboldt           CA   County Official

            Ambrosini Ln reported flooded.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 14, 10:54 AM PST, 3 hours 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1054 AM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1054 AM     Landslide        1 WNW Pepperwood        40.46N 124.00W
02/14/2025                   Humboldt           CA   County Official

            Shively Rd closed for a slipout.

&&
Local storm report, Feb 14, 12:04 PM PST, 2 hours 41 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1204 PM PST Fri Feb 14 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1203 PM     Landslide        2 ESE Del Loma          40.76N 123.29W
02/14/2025                   Trinity            CA   Law Enforcement

            Slide reported in westbound lane of Highway
            299.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 13, 7:01 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningEKAMendocino17 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.