Gale Warning 14, NWS Eureka, CA

682 
WHUS76 KEKA 160506
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1006 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

PZZ470-161315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T2300Z-260417T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1006 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-161315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T2000Z-260417T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1006 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T1200Z-260417T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1006 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-161315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260417T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1006 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to
  11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

932 
WHUS76 KEKA 161004
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
304 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

PZZ455-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T2000Z-260417T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
304 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 
  PDT Friday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T2300Z-260417T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
304 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas around 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T1200Z-260417T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
304 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260417T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
304 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

459 
WHUS76 KEKA 161830
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
Issued by National Weather Service Medford OR
1130 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

PZZ455-170230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T2000Z-260417T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1130 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, 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...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Friday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-170230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T2300Z-260417T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1130 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas around 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-170230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260417T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1130 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-170230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260417T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1130 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

883 
WHUS76 KEKA 161940
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1240 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

PZZ455-170345-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T1940Z-260417T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
1240 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-170345-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T2200Z-260417T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1240 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas around 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-170345-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1240 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-170345-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
1240 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

542 
WHUS76 KEKA 162157
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

PZZ470-170600-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T2200Z-260417T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
257 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-170600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
257 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-170600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
257 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-170600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
257 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

192 
WHUS76 KEKA 170439
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
939 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

PZZ455-171000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
939 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 7 
  to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-171000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
939 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 9 
  to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-171000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
939 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 10 
  to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-171000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
939 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

841 
WHUS76 KEKA 170958
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2026

PZZ455-171100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
258 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...



$$

PZZ470-171100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...



$$

PZZ475-171100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...



$$

PZZ450-171100-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260417T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
258 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...



$$

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1205 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

.SYNOPSIS...Rain through Wednesday, especially for the North Coast.
Near freezing to freezing low temperatures expected to return late
week. More rain possible late weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Rain is making its way southward along the Pacific
Coast. A rainy morning is expected for the North Coast with a
period of moderate rainfall around midday as a frontal boundary
passes overhead. Rain totals are expected to be around 1.00" for
Del Norte Co. and slightly less for Humboldt Co. Lighter
precipitation is forecasted for Trinity and Northern Mendocino Co.
Trace amounts of rain (<0.10") expected for Lake and southern
Mendocino Co. Strong southerly winds will develop along the North
Coast before this frontal boundary passing. After this frontal
boundary in Lake Co., while there might not be much in terms of
rainfall, strong winds are forecasted to develop, especially for
the higher terrain.

This cold front will advect much colder air over the region. Snow
levels drop in response down to ~1,500ft for Trinity Co. and ~2,00ft
for Humboldt Co. This drop is not expected to create much snow as
much of the precipitation will be over by this time. What this colder
air will do is increase the likelihood for frost/freeze conditions
for the entire area on Thursday and Friday. NBM data shows the
interior valleys are forecasted to get colder than 30F Thursday and
Friday mornings. As growing season begins, it is recommended to cover
sensitive plants and take other precautions to protect agricultural
property these mornings.

The GFS and ECMWF are both signaling for another frontal storm arriving
this weekend. The GFS ensemble shows light rain Sunday with heavier
rain possible on Monday. The EPS shows almost the same, with rainbeginning
on Saturday evening. What these models also show is more widespread
rainfall over the area with precipitation accumulations up to0.50"
in Lake and southern Mendocino counties. DS

&&

.AVIATION...A cold front will swoop across the area on Wednesday
bringing MVFR and occasional IFR cigs and vsby's in light to
moderate rain. Initially southerly and southeasterly winds in
advance of the front will maintain mostly MVFR conditions.
Conditions will initially deteriorate at KCEC with reduced vsby in
rain and S-SW gusts to around 30 kt. IFR conditions will then spread
southward to KACV by 16Z with about a 30% chance of vsby from 1 to
2SM and IFR cigs in light to moderate rain. A push of moist and
gusty NW winds behind the front will keep the threat for IFR
conditions and light rain going into the afternoon hours. For UKI,
generally VFR is expected with bountiful cloud cover and gusty
afternoon and evening N-NW winds. Surface wind decouples late in the
evening on Wed and potential for low level wind shear will increase
as robust N-NE wind flow develops 1000-2500 AGL.

&&

.MARINE...A vigorous cold frontal boundary will move across the
coastal waters on Wed. Southerly and southwest winds with gusts to
25-30 kt will develop early in the morning and then rapidly shift
around to N and NW behind the front in the late morning and early
afternoon across the northern waters. Widespread seas building to 6
feet or higher are limited on Wed. There are indications from the
NWPS model of localized pockets of steep waves from 6 to 8 feet
mostly north of Trinidad by early afternoon for the inner and outer
waters. Therefore an advisory has been issued even with limited
areal coverage of steep wave over 6 ft. An advisory based on wind
gusts from 25 to 30 kt appears more solid, but errors in the wind
gust forecast could be as much 10 kt. Just about all the mesoscale
models have gusts over 21 kt over a sufficiently large enough area
to warrant an advisory for small craft. Northerly winds strengthen
and steep wave build Wed evening and overnight, especially south of
Cape Mendo. Thus, an advisory has been posted for the inner waters
south of Cape Mendo. Gale force winds will be possible (30% chance)
as early as Wed evening. Greater coverage and longer duration of
gale gusts holds off til Thu afternoon and evening - per the HREF.
Thus a gale watch has been hoisted for the southern waters. Seas
will build to max heights Thu afternoon thru Thu night. Steep waves
are projected to reach 11-13 feet for the southern waters and 9-11
feet in the northern waters. Seas may remain steep and elevated on
Fri, however a downward trend will commence and continue into Sat.
Another front will approach over the weekend and could bring another
bout of gusty winds.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT
     Friday for PZZ450.

     Small Craft Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT
     Thursday for PZZ455.

     Gale Watch from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday
     night for PZZ455.

     Small Craft Advisory from 5 AM early this morning to 5 AM
     PDT Friday for PZZ470.

     Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT
     Thursday for PZZ475.

     Gale Watch from late tonight through late Thursday night
     for PZZ475.

&&

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