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Small Craft Advisory 40, NWS Eureka, CA

March 25, 2025

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 25, 2025, 6:28 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 26, 2025, 5:16 AM PDT. It was in force for 31 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2025, 6:28 AM PDT (13:28 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2025, 5:16 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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039 
WHUS76 KEKA 251328
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
628 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

PZZ470-252130-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1900Z-250328T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
628 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  19 to 24 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-252130-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1900Z-250327T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
628 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 3 PM PDT Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-252130-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0012.250326T1900Z-250327T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
628 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
544 
WHUS76 KEKA 251540
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
840 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

PZZ470-252345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1900Z-250328T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
840 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  19 to 24 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-252345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1900Z-250327T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
840 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 3 PM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-252345-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.250326T1900Z-250327T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
840 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
716 
WHUS76 KEKA 252154
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
254 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

PZZ450-260600-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0012.250326T1900Z-250327T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1900Z-250328T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
254 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  15 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-260600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1900Z-250328T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
254 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  20 to 25 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-260600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1900Z-250327T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T1900Z-250328T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
254 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO NOON
PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Wednesday to 
  noon PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday 
  afternoon through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
637 
WHUS76 KEKA 260331
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
831 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

PZZ450-261145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1900Z-250328T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
831 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  15 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-261145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1900Z-250328T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
831 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  20 to 25 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-261145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1900Z-250327T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T1900Z-250328T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
831 PM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
NOON PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Wednesday to 
  noon PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday 
  afternoon through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
034 
WHUS76 KEKA 261030
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
330 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

PZZ475-261830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1600Z-250327T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250327T1000Z-250327T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T2200Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
330 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Hazardous Seas 
  Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday 
  afternoon through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-261830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1600Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
330 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 22 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday 
  evening through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-261830-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1900Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
330 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 21 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 9 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-261830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1600Z-250327T1900Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T1900Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
330 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 
  noon PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday 
  afternoon through Friday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
824 
WHUS76 KEKA 261216
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
516 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

PZZ450-262015-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1216Z-250326T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1800Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
516 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 21 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very 
  steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT 
  this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday 
  evening through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-262015-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1216Z-250326T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1800Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
516 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas around 7 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, 
  very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 22 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT 
  this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday 
  evening through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-262015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1600Z-250327T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250327T1000Z-250327T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T2200Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
516 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Hazardous Seas 
  Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday 
  afternoon through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-262015-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1216Z-250327T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T1900Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
516 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Thursday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Friday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
017 
WHUS76 KEKA 261558
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

PZZ450-270000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1800Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
858 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16 to 21 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very 
  steep and hazardous seas 16 to 21 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-270000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250326T1800Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas around 7 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, 
  very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 22 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-270000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.250326T1600Z-250327T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250327T1000Z-250327T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T2200Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Hazardous Seas 
  Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-270000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250327T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T1900Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
858 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Thursday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Friday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
236 
WHUS76 KEKA 262200
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
300 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

PZZ475-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250327T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250327T1000Z-250327T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T2200Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
300 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, 
  very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
300 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
300 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 19 to 24 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 19 to 22 feet 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250327T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T1900Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
300 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT Thursday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Friday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
860 
WHUS76 KEKA 270345
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
845 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

PZZ475-271145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250327T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250327T1000Z-250327T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T2200Z-250328T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250327T2200Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
845 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 
  feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 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...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 9 AM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
845 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-271145-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
845 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 20 to 25 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 19 to 22 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT Thursday. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-271145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250327T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0003.250327T1900Z-250328T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250327T1900Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
845 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT
THURSDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 9 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon Thursday to 9 
  AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT 
  Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
571 
WHUS76 KEKA 270950
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

PZZ475-271800-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250327T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.250327T1000Z-250327T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250327T2200Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet expected. For the 
  Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-271800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet 
  expected.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-271800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 25 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 19 to 23 feet 
  expected.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-271800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250327T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250327T1900Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
9 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon today to 9 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
955 
WHUS76 KEKA 271548
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
848 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

PZZ450-280000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
848 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet 
  expected.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-280000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250328T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250328T0400Z-250328T1600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
848 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 25 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 19 to 23 feet 
  expected.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-280000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250327T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250327T2200Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
848 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 18 to 23 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-280000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-250327T1900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0012.250327T1900Z-250328T1600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
848 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
9 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 17 to 22 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from noon today to 9 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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 Mar 25, 5:03 AM PDT, 1 hour 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 25, 5:03 AM PDT, 1 hour 25 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
503 AM PDT Tue Mar 25 2025

.SYNOPSIS...A warm, dry pattern continues as high pressure builds in
to the region. A sneaker wave threat will be prevalent today into
Wednesday with a long period swell. Precipitation and breezy to
strong winds are likely Wednesday through the end of the week as
a more active pattern sets in.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Some patchy to dense areas of fog are back this
morning, mainly for coastal Humboldt and Del Norte. This thin and
shallow fog layer should pull pack over the ocean later this
morning. The strong ridge of high pressure will be of highest
amplitude today, and this will aid in the warmest temperatures of
the week. Please see the Beach Hazard statement regarding the
sneaker wave risk today if beach plans are being made. Today will
also mark the final day of warm and pleasant weather before an
abrupt shift back to cooler temperatures and active pattern.

To begin, a NE Pacific trough and quickly strengthening surface low
will drive in a front Wednesday. Anomalous CAPE has continued to be
flagged with this first system on Wednesday. Thunderstorms are
forecast for the far interior mountains of Trinity County and
possible into interior Del Norte on Wednesday. The Storm Prediction
Center is forecasting a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms for
interior southern Oregon, so the ingredients are there for some
stronger end storms to form over our area.

Southerly winds will strengthen Wednesday as a southerly 925mb jet
up to around 45kts forms. Given the forecast instability with this
front, there is a greater chance for some of these stronger winds
mixing closer to the surface. A Wind Advisory is out starting
Wednesday morning. NBM confidence for wind gusts of 45 mph are
moderate to high for the interior ridges of Del Norte and Humboldt
counties (66 to 81%) for Wednesday. Wind gusts up to or over 35
mph can be expected closer to the coast around Humboldt Bay (48%
chance of exceeding 35 mph). Wind gusts over 45 mph are forecast
and probable for coastal Del Norte (61%). Rainfall amounts will be
on the lighter side with this first front, around 0.5 to 1.5
inch. Snow levels will not be low, at around 4000 ft and a couple
inches of snow are forecast for Scott Mountain pass in NE Trinity
County.

Winds will remain breezy Wednesday night as the 977mb low pivots
eastward off the OR and WA coast. Winds from a stronger coastal
southerly jet will further increase Thursday as a result. Rainfall
will be moderate to locally heavy along the North Coast and in Del
Norte Thursday. There has been, and remains uncertainty on the wind
strength for Thursday as global models are struggling with how fast
the cyclone weakens. The deterministic ECMWF is more of an outlier
with its forecast of a weakened low and much weaker 925 mb winds.
Confidence is relatively good on a 925mb jet up around 65 kts on
Thursday, with breezy to strong winds to the lower elevations of Del
Norte and Humboldt. The highest probabilities from NBM are in Del
Norte, with modest chances for gusts of 50 mph for the interior
ridges. Looking at the grand ensemble spread, and ECMWF ensembles,
wind gusts of 45 mph around Humboldt Bay and over 55 mph gusts for
coastal Del Norte are possible (25% chance). Interestingly, NBM 90th
percentile wind gusts are highest for Wednesday afternoon, given the
anomalous CAPE, it cannot be ruled out, and also highlights to
continued uncertainty with the wind forecast.

There will be lingering precipitation and gusty southerly winds on
Friday. Snow levels look to hold at 3500 to 4000 ft, but impacts
to the passes look minimal at this time. Scott mountain pass may
receive and additional few inches of snow. There looks to be a
pause in precipitation Saturday, followed by a potential strong
and compact system Sunday. There are big questions as to where
this low ends up (possibly farther south). As expected, there is
a large spread in ensemble forecast winds, but there is a low
chance for high impact winds Sunday. Day 8-14 Climate Prediction
Center precipitation stands at above normal for the Western
United States, and there are indications (supported by the
clusters) for some late season atmospheric river activity for
early April. /JJW

&&

.AVIATION...Very shallow stratus and fog has slowly formed along
shore overnight, bringing patchy and inconsistent IFR and LIFR
conditions to coastal terminals. High resolution ensemble guidance
suggests fog will continue to thicken through around 10 AM before
burning off and clearing to VFR by about 3 PM. As always, however,
there is high uncertainty with how the stratus will behave. Given
the thin and isolated nature of the current stratus layer, should
the forecast deviate, it is most likely to deviate by clearing out
sooner. The exception would be Crescent City where the HREF places a
40% chance of it never clearing out at all! There is one more night
of possible LIFR and IFR fog tonight, though an approach storm
system will make the fog forecast tonight very uncertain. /JHW

&&

.MARINE...Wind have generally calmed overnight and will remain
gentle through the day today, with gusts generally below 15 kts
through early Wednesday. Though calm, winds will gradually turn
southerly as an intensifying Pacific cyclone approaches shore. A
moderate, lone long period westerly swell around 7 feet will control
the sea state today with little wind waves to speak of.

Much more unsettled conditions will quickly build during the day
Wednesday. A strong Pacific cyclone is forecast to skirt from south
to north across the waters. This will bring strong gale conditions,
especially to the northern waters with southerly gusts in excess of
40 kts. Guts sin the southern waters will be weaker with only
isolated gale conditions. There remains larger uncertainty about
exactly how close to shore the cyclone will get. While gale
conditions are still most likely (70% chance) fir the inner northern
waters, there is more uncertainty regarding the strength and
duration near shore.

Regardless, gale winds will steepen short period seas to over 10
feet in all waters by early Thursday, with seas over 17 feet in the
northern waters. Gale conditions will most likely begin to ease by
late Thursday afternoon, but a very steep mid period westerly swell
in excess of 20 feet will build behind the cyclone, maintaining
steep and hazardous seas through the end of the week. /JHW

&&

.BEACH HAZARDS...A a lone long period westerly swell up to 7 feet
will dominate the sea state through the day today. With little short
period seas to speak of, this swell will create a moderate  sneaker
wave risk today into early Wednesday. These long period waves can
generate sporadic, deceptively calm lulls in wave activity ending
with a large set of breaking waves unexpectedly washing far up
beaches.

Stormy weather will build in Wednesday and Thursday. On the tail end
of the storm, a large westerly swell is currently forecast to build
in in excess of 22 feet ft which will generate dangerously large
surf of  24 to 28 ft on area beaches through the end of the week.
/JHW

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Beach Hazards Statement from 9 AM PDT this morning through
     Wednesday afternoon for CAZ101-103-104-109.

     Wind Advisory from 5 PM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday for
     CAZ101.

     Wind Advisory from 11 AM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday
     for CAZ102-104>106.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Gale Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
     afternoon for PZZ450.

     Gale Warning from noon Wednesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday for
     PZZ470.

&&

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