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Small Craft Advisory 22, NWS Eureka, CA

February 18, 2025

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 18, 2025, 2:40 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 18, 2025, 11:00 PM PST. It was in force for 52 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 18, 2025, 2:40 AM PST (10:40 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2025, 11:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 21, 2025, 2:58 AM PST
In force
52 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
819 
WHUS76 KEKA 181708
MWWEKA

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

PZZ470-190115-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.250219T0700Z-250219T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
908 AM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-190115-
/O.CON.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-
908 AM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

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

* 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.

&&

$$
672 
WHUS76 KEKA 182310
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
310 PM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

PZZ470-190715-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.250219T0700Z-250219T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
310 PM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-190715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.250219T0700Z-250220T0500Z/
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-
310 PM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 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 9 PM 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.

&&

$$
691 
WHUS76 KEKA 190503
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
903 PM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

PZZ470-191315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.250219T0700Z-250219T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
903 PM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 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...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-455-475-191315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.250219T0700Z-250220T0500Z/
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-
903 PM PST Tue Feb 18 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 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 9 PM PST Wednesday.

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

* Additional Details...The strongest winds will be for a short
  period of time later tonight as a front moves. Wednesday morning
  winds quickly diminish as a behind the front and the new
  northwest swell quickly builds in. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
396 
WHUS76 KEKA 191055
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
255 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

PZZ470-191400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250219T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
255 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-191900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
255 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-191900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
255 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest 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 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-191900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
255 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
183 
WHUS76 KEKA 191401
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
601 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

PZZ470-192215-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250219T1400Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
601 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-192215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
601 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-192215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
601 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-192215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
601 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
860 
WHUS76 KEKA 191658
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

PZZ450-200100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
858 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-200100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
858 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-200100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-200100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
903 
WHUS76 KEKA 192257
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 PM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

PZZ450-200700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
257 PM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-200700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
257 PM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-200700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
257 PM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 9 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-200700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
257 PM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
036 
WHUS76 KEKA 200452
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
852 PM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

PZZ450-201100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
852 PM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-201100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
852 PM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-201100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
852 PM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Seas 9 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-201300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
852 PM PST Wed Feb 19 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
266 
WHUS76 KEKA 201050
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 AM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

PZZ450-201900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250221T2300Z-250223T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
250 AM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-201900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250220T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250221T2300Z-250223T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-201900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
250 AM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
156 
WHUS76 KEKA 201616
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
816 AM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

PZZ450-210030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250221T2300Z-250223T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
816 AM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO
9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-210030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
816 AM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-210030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250221T2300Z-250223T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
816 AM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO
9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-210030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
816 AM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
798 
WHUS76 KEKA 202301
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 PM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

PZZ450-210715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250222T0800Z-250223T0200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
301 PM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT
TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  9 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight Friday night to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-210715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250222T0200Z-250223T0200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
301 PM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 PM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-210715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 PM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-210715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 PM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
030 
WHUS76 KEKA 210505
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
905 PM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

PZZ450-211315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250222T0800Z-250223T0200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
905 PM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY
NIGHT TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  9 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight Friday night to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-211100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
905 PM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-211315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250222T0200Z-250223T0200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
905 PM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO
6 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  10 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
905 PM PST Thu Feb 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 9 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
507 
WHUS76 KEKA 211058
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Fri Feb 21 2025

PZZ455-211900-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250222T0800Z-250222T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Fri Feb 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211900-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250221T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250221T2300Z-250222T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Fri Feb 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 9 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-211900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250222T0800Z-250223T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Fri Feb 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
3 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-211900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0023.250221T2300Z-250223T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Fri Feb 21 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  10 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 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.

&&

$$

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 17, 2:29 PM PST, 12 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 17, 2:29 PM PST, 12 hours 11 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
229 PM PST Mon Feb 17 2025

.SYNOPSIS...Shower activity dwindles this afternoon, with
briefly drier and calm weather expected tonight and on Tuesday.
Additional rain moves onshore Tuesday night and Wednesday. A period
of dry and warm weather is expected to settle in for the end of the
work week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...A shortwave ridge briefly builds this evening and
Tuesday behind yesterday's frontal passage. For areas where skies
clear out quickly, areas of valley fog are expected to develop into
Tuesday. Overnight temperatures are forecast to range from mid 30's
to low 40's, with lows in the upper 20's to low 30's in Trinity
County. Warmer temperatures are expected on Tuesday as the ridge
moves overhead, while another frontal system approaches the area
from the west. Mid to high level moisture will increase throughout
the day on Tuesday. PWAT values are expected to increase to 0.8 to
1.0 inches along the North Coast late morning/early afternoon on
Tuesday. Resulting in some light rain showers moving inland along
the North Coast early Tuesday evening.

A shortwave trough and associated frontal system will move in
Tuesday night and Wednesday. Southerly winds will increase Tuesday
night with a low level coastal jet in advance of the front will
likely produce gusts around 25 to locally 40 mph over the more
prominent coastal headlands and exposed ridges. Along the frontal
system, a zone of WAA and west- southwesterly moisture flux will aid
in a reinforcing of the precipitation across the northern half of
the forecast area, with moderate to locally heavy rainfall over Del
Norte and far northern Humboldt late Tuesday night into early
Wednesday. These front will be progressive, limiting the duration of
the heaviest precipitation. Precipitation will become showery in the
wake of the front.

A colder air mass will subsequently spread across the West Coast
Wednesday morning, with 500 mb temperatures of -25C to -28C. GFS and
NAM are showing less instability with this system than in previous
runs. However, some shallow instability with a cold layer aloft over
Del Norte and Humboldt Counties will be capable of produce moderate
showers Wednesday morning and afternoon. Snow levels hover around
5000 feet Wednesday morning, lowering to 4000 feet by Wednesday
evening. Lingering showers are expected to taper off Wednesday
evening as high pressure builds in aloft.

Long range ensembles remain in good agreement that a long period of
dry and warm weather is expected to settle in by Thursday. Climate
Prediction Center's 6-10 Day Temperatures and Precipitation Outlook
indicates 70-80% probability of above normal temperatures and 30-50%
below normal precipitation for the West beginning next weekend. /ZVS

&&

.AVIATION...Coastal showers are keeping cloud ceilings low with
periodic bursts of rain showers over terminal spaces. This is
expected to continue through the daylight hours before offshore wind
increases, causing higher cloud ceilings and cloud coverage
decreasing. Inland, moisture from the previous days rain has a
chance of saturating within valleys, causing LIFR ceilings and
visibilities until atmospheric mixing tomorrow after sunrise can
help create clearer conditions.

&&

.MARINE...Light westerly winds will continue through today before
increasing in strength again Tuesday. A sharp boost in wind speeds
will be forced by another quick moving frontal system racing
through our area. This frontal system will force near gale to gale
force southerly winds in the norther waters Tuesday evening through
Wednesday morning. A previously issued Gale Watch is now a Gale
Warning as forecast confidence on the timing and strength of the
winds has increased within the last 12 hours.

A westerly swell is decreasing in size from today through Tuesday
night before another pulse of energy increases on Tuesday night
through Wednesday morning. Steep wind waves will also build in
response to the strong winds Tuesday night.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Tuesday for PZZ450-455-
     470-475.

     Gale Warning from 8 PM Tuesday to 6 AM PST Wednesday for
     PZZ470.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 18, 1:41 AM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt28 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.