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Gale Warning 18, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at May 29, 2026, 2:32 PM PDT. It took effect at May 30, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 39 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- May 29, 2026, 2:32 PM PDT (21:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 30, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Jun 1, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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575 WHUS76 KEKA 292132 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 232 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026 PZZ470-300545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260531T0300Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0018.260531T0300Z-260601T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0018.260531T0300Z-260601T1000Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 232 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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. && $$ PZZ475-300545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260530T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0018.260530T2100Z-260601T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0018.260530T2100Z-260601T0400Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 232 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Saturday to 9 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-300545- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 232 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest 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 Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ450-300545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.260530T1000Z-260531T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 232 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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315 WHUS76 KEKA 300503 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1003 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026 PZZ470-301315- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260531T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.260531T0300Z-260601T1000Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 1003 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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. && $$ PZZ475-301315- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260530T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.260530T2100Z-260601T0400Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 1003 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Saturday to 9 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-301315- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.260530T1000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 1003 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-301315- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 1003 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
202 WHUS76 KEKA 300916 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 216 AM PDT Sat May 30 2026 PZZ470-301730- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260531T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.260531T0300Z-260601T1000Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 216 AM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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. && $$ PZZ475-301730- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260530T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.260530T2100Z-260601T0400Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 216 AM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-301730- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.260530T1000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 216 AM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-301730- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 216 AM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
012 WHUS76 KEKA 301517 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 817 AM PDT Sat May 30 2026 PZZ470-302330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260531T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.260531T0300Z-260601T1000Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 817 AM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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. && $$ PZZ475-302330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260530T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.260530T2100Z-260601T0400Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 817 AM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-302330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 817 AM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-302330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 817 AM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
035 WHUS76 KEKA 302123 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 223 PM PDT Sat May 30 2026 PZZ475-310530- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260530T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T0400Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 223 PM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday. * 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. && $$ PZZ470-310530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260531T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.260531T0300Z-260601T1000Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 223 PM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-310530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 223 PM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-310530- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 223 PM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
191 WHUS76 KEKA 310400 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 900 PM PDT Sat May 30 2026 PZZ450-311200- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260531T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0015.260531T2200Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 900 PM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 6 to 9 feet and north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. * 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. && $$ PZZ470-311200- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 900 PM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-311200- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T0400Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 900 PM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-311200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 900 PM PDT Sat May 30 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
037 WHUS76 KEKA 310949 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 249 AM PDT Sun May 31 2026 PZZ470-311800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 249 AM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-311800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T0400Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 249 AM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-311800- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260531T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0015.260531T2200Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 249 AM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 11 feet and north winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-311800- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 249 AM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
896 WHUS76 KEKA 311529 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 829 AM PDT Sun May 31 2026 PZZ470-312330- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 829 AM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-312330- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T0400Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 829 AM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-312330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260531T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0015.260531T2200Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 829 AM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 7 to 11 feet and north winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-312330- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 829 AM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
378 WHUS76 KEKA 312145 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 245 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 PZZ450-010545- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260531T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0015.260531T2200Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 245 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet and north winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ470-010545- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 245 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-010400- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T0400Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 245 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ PZZ455-010545- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 245 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
050 WHUS76 KEKA 010122 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 622 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 PZZ470-010930- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0016.260601T1200Z-260601T1900Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 622 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 13 feet and north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Monday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 AM to noon PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-010930- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0015.260601T0600Z-260601T1200Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 622 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 13 feet and north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-010930- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 622 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet and north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-010930- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 622 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
466 WHUS76 KEKA 010950 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 250 AM PDT Mon Jun 1 2026 PZZ450-011800- /O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260601T1000Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.260601T1000Z-260601T1900Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 250 AM PDT Mon Jun 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Seas 9 to 11 feet are expected to subside through the morning. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until noon PDT today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-011800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260601T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0016.260601T1200Z-260601T1900Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 250 AM PDT Mon Jun 1 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet and north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT early this morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until noon PDT today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-011200- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260601T1200Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 250 AM PDT Mon Jun 1 2026 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet and north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning. * 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. && $$ PZZ455-011200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260601T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 250 AM PDT Mon Jun 1 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at May 29, 2:30 PM PDT, 2 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- -Slightly cooler than normal conditions with marine influence remaining strong through Saturday. -Breezy winds at the coast this weekend. -Warmer and drier conditions build Sunday into early next week.
Area forecast discussion, May 29, 2:30 PM PDT, 2 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
230 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026
.SYNOPSIS...Clouds are expected to return tonight with coastal
drizzle possible Saturday morning. Saturday is expected to be
mainly dry with gradual clearing skies although temperatures
remain slightly below seasonal normals. A warming and drying
trended is expected to start Sunday and increase into next week.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
-Slightly cooler than normal conditions with marine influence
remaining strong through Saturday.
-Breezy winds at the coast this weekend.
-Warmer and drier conditions build Sunday into early next week.
.DISCUSSION...The upper level low that was impacting the area has
moved off to the east and a brief period of high pressure is
building in. A few showers or even a thunderstorm over the
mountains are still possible this afternoon. There were quite a
few clouds this morning and much of the area is seeing them linger
into the afternoon. Tonight a weak shortwave shortwave moves by
to the north of the area bringing some additional clouds and
possibly some drizzle to the coastal areas. By Saturday afternoon
this is expected to be past the area and will likely keep any
showers or thunderstorms to the east of the area. As high pressure
builds into the area Saturday afternoon gusty north winds are
expected at the coast. Winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph
are possible. Saturday night into Sunday morning the winds are the
coast and in the valleys will diminish, but a few thousand feet
above ground the northeast winds are expected to remain elevated
or increase to 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts. Sunday afternoon
breezy northwest winds are expected along the coast again. Inland
temperatures are expected to warm into the 80s and the marine
influence is expected to be fairly limited. Offshore flow is
expected again Sunday night, but may be weaker than Saturday night.
Inland highs are expected to continue to warm and the upper 80s
to low 90s are expected. The marine influence is expected to be
fairly shallow and remain limited to the more immediate coastal
areas.
Monday afternoon or overnight it appears that the upper level
ridge moves past the area. This looks like it will allow the
marine layer to return bringing fog and low clouds back to the
coast. This will keep the immediate coast and near coastal areas
cooler and more moist on Tuesday. Tuesday eastern Trinity and
eastern Lake counties will see one more day of warming with highs
around 90. Wednesday and Thursday the upper level trough slowly
pushes closer to the area. This will bring a more concerted marine
push as well as some cooler air aloft will lower temperatures
across the area. This trough could bring a few light showers over
the weekend, but confidence is low on this. Only two of the four
ensemble clusters bring some light rain on Saturday. MKK
&&
.AVIATION...Satellite imagery depicts low clouds already
clear out over KCEC, while low clouds persist around the HUmboldt
Bay and vicinity. This is promoting prevailing LIFR with low
ceilings and visibility in mist. Otherwise, conditions are still
expected to continue improving across the coastal terminals this
afternoon. Short-term guidances suggest low clouds redeveloping
around the Humboldt Bay and vicinity this evening and tonight. This
will bring back IFR to LIFR conditions at KACV later this evening.
Nearshore gentle southerly breezes may push northward toward KCEC
late tonight into Saturday, promoting IFR/LIFR conditions. Surface
winds from NW at 10-15 kts with higher gusts for the coastal
terminals, while WNW winds at around 10 kts, with occasional higher
gusts at KUKI.
For UKI, mainly VFR conditions with cumulus clouds in the vicinity
higher terrain. Winds from N at around 10 kts, with occasional
higher gusts, becoming very light and variable after 30/03Z. With
calm winds, low clouds and vicinity fog are expected to develop. NBM
probability show there is a 10-20 for low clouds lower than 3000
feet for UKI this evening and into Saturday, while a nonzero (<5%)
for low clouds lower than 1000 feet.
Saturday, breezy conditions with clear skies are expected for all
terminals. /ZVS
&&
.MARINE...Moderate to strong winds are already observed across the
waters this afternoon, with the strongest winds across the outer
waters. Winds will be steadily strengthening through this weekend,
with gale-force gusts developing over the outer waters. Gale Warning
is now in effect for zones 470 and 475 from Saturday/Saturday night
through Sunday night. Localize gale-force gust winds are likely
around Pt St George and downwind of Cape Mendocino as well. For the
inner waters, advisory conditions are likely with mostly moderate to
strong breezes expected for much (>50%) of the area. The existing
northwest swell will decay out of the waters late tonight, allowing
for short period seas to dominate the sea state. Steep to very
steep, hazardous short period seas will likely builds in response of
the increasing winds to around 9-15 feet this weekend. Winds will
weaken slightly but most likely remain moderate early next week.
/ZVS
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory from 3 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday
for PZZ450.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Monday for PZZ455.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM PDT Saturday for PZZ470.
Gale Warning from 8 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Monday for
PZZ470.
Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM PDT Saturday for PZZ475.
Gale Warning from 2 PM Saturday to 9 PM PDT Sunday for
PZZ475.
&&
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https://www.weather.gov/images/eka/zonemap.pngThe office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 10:01 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 5 days |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.