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Small Craft Advisory 71, NWS Eureka, CA

June 24, 2025

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Jun 24, 2025, 9:58 PM PDT. It took effect at Jun 25, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 50 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Jun 24, 2025, 9:58 PM PDT (04:58 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 25, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Jun 27, 2025, 1:00 PM PDT
In force
50 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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744 
WHUS76 KEKA 250458
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
958 PM PDT Tue Jun 24 2025

PZZ455-251300-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.250625T1800Z-250626T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
958 PM PDT Tue Jun 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-251300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250626T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
958 PM PDT Tue Jun 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
460 
WHUS76 KEKA 250932
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
232 AM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

PZZ455-251745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.250625T1800Z-250626T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
232 AM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-251745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250626T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
232 AM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
815 
WHUS76 KEKA 251631
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
931 AM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

PZZ455-260045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.250625T1800Z-250626T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
931 AM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-260045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250626T2200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
931 AM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
939 
WHUS76 KEKA 252157
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 PM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

PZZ455-260600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-250627T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
257 PM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-260600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250627T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
257 PM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
264 
WHUS76 KEKA 260547
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1047 PM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

PZZ475-261400-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250627T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0025.250627T2000Z-250628T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1047 PM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-261400-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-250628T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1047 PM PDT Wed Jun 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
590 
WHUS76 KEKA 260926
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
226 AM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

PZZ475-261730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250627T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0025.250627T2000Z-250628T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
226 AM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet. For the Gale
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 5 
  to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-261730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-250628T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
226 AM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 40 
  kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
943 
WHUS76 KEKA 261707
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1007 AM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

PZZ475-270115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250627T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0025.250627T2000Z-250628T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0033.250627T2000Z-250628T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1007 AM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 3 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-270115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-250628T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1007 AM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-270115-
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0026.250628T2100Z-250629T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1007 AM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
607 
WHUS76 KEKA 262154
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
254 PM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

PZZ475-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250627T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.250627T2000Z-250628T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
254 PM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 3 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-250628T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
254 PM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-270600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0026.250628T2100Z-250629T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
254 PM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
204 
WHUS76 KEKA 270501
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1001 PM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

PZZ455-271315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-250627T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0033.250627T2100Z-250628T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1001 PM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Friday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250627T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.250627T2000Z-250628T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1001 PM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 3 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-271315-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.250628T0600Z-250628T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0026.250628T2100Z-250629T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1001 PM PDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM Friday to 2 PM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon 
  through Sunday morning.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
690 
WHUS76 KEKA 271012
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
312 AM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

PZZ455-271815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-250627T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.250627T2100Z-250628T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
312 AM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts
  to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-271815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250627T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.250627T2000Z-250628T1000Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
312 AM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts
  to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-271815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.250628T0600Z-250628T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0026.250628T2100Z-250629T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
312 AM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 8 
  to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 2 PM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
066 
WHUS76 KEKA 271659
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
959 AM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

PZZ470-280100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.250628T0600Z-250628T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0026.250628T2100Z-250629T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0034.250628T2000Z-250629T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
959 AM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-280100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-250627T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0033.250627T2000Z-250628T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
959 AM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-280100-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250627T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0033.250627T2000Z-250629T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
959 AM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-280100-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.250629T0600Z-250629T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
959 AM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
631 
WHUS76 KEKA 271952
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1252 PM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

PZZ455-280400-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-250627T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.250627T2000Z-250628T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1252 PM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-280400-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250627T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0033.250627T2000Z-250629T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1252 PM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-280400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.250628T0600Z-250628T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0034.250628T2000Z-250629T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1252 PM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-280400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0073.250629T0600Z-250629T1800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1252 PM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO
11 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT 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 Jun 24, 12:34 PM PDT, 9 hours 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 24, 12:34 PM PDT, 9 hours 24 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1234 PM PDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.SYNOPSIS...Near to slightly above normal temperatures expected
into late week. Breezier winds possible Wednesday through Friday,
bringing elevated fire weather concerns. Much warmer temperatures
possible over the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Stratus continues to blanket much of the coast
early this afternoon. Drizzle and patchy fog is possible again
along the immediate coast tonight as stratus continues to blanket
the area and the nearby river valleys. Inland, average summertime
conditions are expected today and through the end of the week,
with near-normal high temperatures of high 80's or low 90's. Winds
in the afternoons and evenings may gust to 15-20 mph in the
interior, particularly Lake County.

Breezier west-northwesterly winds are possible Wednesday through
Friday. NBM is showing around 50-70% probabilities for gusts over 25
mph in the valleys of Trinity, Lake, and interior Mendocino. Higher
gusts are possible over the surrounding ridges. While these winds
are not too unusual, combining these with warm temperatures and low
afternoon humidity could be a fire concern. The coastal areas have
similarly high wind probabilities, especially around Pt St George
and Pt Arena.

A ridge begins to build over the area late week into the weekend,
with an upper-level low forming off the coast of California.
Confidence is rising on hot temperatures for the interior this
weekend. NBM is showing 50-90% probabilities for the warmest valleys
to see triple digits by Saturday and 50-80% probabilities by Sunday.
The influence of the upper-level low off the coast along with the
heat could possibly bring dry thunderstorms. Confidence is low as
the position of the upper-level low is uncertain and will determine
how much moisture is available for convection. JB

&&

.AVIATION...18Z TAFs. An overnight compact shortwave has left the
marine layer at a deepened state this afternoon. Ceilings have
lifted to IFR to MVFR levels. The deepened state of the marine
layer, light westerly winds, and passing coastal eddies are
holding in the stratus this afternoon along the coast. Only brief
improvement is expected on the rear flank of the eddies (easterly
flow) as they pass before stratus is driven back in.

Ceilings will lower again with the overnight cooling, but models
point to some oscillation in levels and chances for windows of
improvement throughout this period. Soundings show the potential
some deepening of the marine once again overnight, so the chances
for anything other than brief, patchy fog are low. At least TEMPO
LIFR levels are expected, with also the chance for light coastal
drizzle. Included improvement towards the end of this 18Z TAF period
with a modeled weakened/disrupted low level inversion from an
approaching shortwave trough for Wednesday. This feature will likely
maintain the depth or further deepen the marine layer, keeping the
chances for fog low.  JJW

Forecast Confidence:

Chance for LIFR CIGS Moderate: Coastal Terminals have 45-55%, but
variability is likely.

Fog probability Low: Coastal Terminals 20-30%.

&&

.MARINE....Northerly winds will remain stronger in the southern
zones, especially around the Cape. Strong breezes around 25 to 30
kts should be expected in the focused expansion fan south of the
cape this week. Light to moderate breezes up to 15 kts will remain
in the northern waters for most of the week. The northerlies will
trend strong late in the week and likely through the weekend. Other
than short period northerly seas, minor mid period northwesterly
swells remain in the waters this week. At least isolated gale
conditions around and south of Point Saint George and Cape Mendocino
are likely Friday and through the weekend. JJW

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Warm and dry conditions are expected this week
into the weekend. Afternoon RH remain low, into the teens or 20s
for much of the interior. Overnight recoveries remain good in the
valleys and moderate to good in the higher terrain. Afternoon
northwesterly breezes could gust up to 15-20 mph in the valleys
with slightly higher gusts possible in the higher terrain of
southern Mendocino and Lake Counties. Slightly stronger
northwesterly winds are possible Wednesday to Friday, with gusts
up to 25 mph possible in the valleys and gusts to 30-35 mph
possible in the highest terrain. Late this week into the weekend,
a ridge starts to build while an upper-level low looks likely to
form off the coast. Higher temperatures are forecast with triple
digits possible in the valleys. If the upper-level low off the
coast is positioned in a way to bring enough moisture into the
area, convection is not out of the question with any thunderstorms
likely to be dry. Confidence is low (less than 10%) at this time.
JB

&&

.COASTAL FLOODING...The lunar cycle will go to a new moon on
Wednesday. This will continue to create large tidal swings and some
minor coastal flooding around Humboldt Bay this week. Evening to
late night high tides this week will exceed 8 ft. Water levels may
reach advisory level (8.8 ft) with the addition of a minor positive
anomaly. Large overnight to early morning tidal swings to -2 feet
will also create fast currents in channeled waterways. A Coastal
Flood Advisory is out for 9 PM Tuesday to 1 AM Wednesday.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 1 AM PDT
     Wednesday for CAZ103.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 1 AM PDT
     Wednesday for PZZ415.

     Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM PDT Wednesday for PZZ475.

&&

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