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Gale Warning 25, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Jul 9, 2026, 5:08 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 9, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 9, 2026, 5:08 AM PDT (12:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 9, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
The text
As transmitted.
157 WHUS76 KEKA 091208 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 PZZ475-092015- /O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260709T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0024.000000T0000Z-260710T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.260710T0000Z-260710T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.260709T1208Z-260710T0000Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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. && $$ PZZ415-450-092015- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1800Z/ Humboldt Bay- Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Humboldt Bay and Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-092015- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT * 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 10 PM 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. && $$ PZZ470-092015- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
4 follow-up statements
459 WHUS76 KEKA 091618 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 918 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 PZZ475-100030- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260710T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.260710T0000Z-260710T1500Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 918 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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. && $$ PZZ415-450-100030- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1800Z/ Humboldt Bay- Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 918 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Humboldt Bay and Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-100030- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 918 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM 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. && $$ PZZ470-100030- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 918 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
456 WHUS76 KEKA 092212 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 312 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 PZZ475-100615- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260710T0000Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.260710T0000Z-260710T1500Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 312 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas around 10 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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. && $$ PZZ415-450-100615- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1800Z/ Humboldt Bay- Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 312 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Humboldt Bay and Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-100615- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 312 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM 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. && $$ PZZ470-100615- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 312 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
617 WHUS76 KEKA 100355 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 855 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 PZZ475-101200- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260710T1500Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 855 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ PZZ415-450-101200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1800Z/ Humboldt Bay- Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 855 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Humboldt Bay and Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-101200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 855 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY... * 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 10 PM 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. && $$ PZZ470-101200- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 855 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
729 WHUS76 KEKA 100935 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 235 AM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026 PZZ475-101500- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260710T1500Z/ Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 235 AM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ415-450-101745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1800Z/ Humboldt Bay- Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 235 AM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Humboldt Bay and Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ455-101745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 235 AM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-101745- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/ Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 235 AM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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 Jul 9, 1:16 AM PDT, 3 hours 52 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 9, 1:16 AM PDT, 3 hours 52 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
116 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026
KEY MESSAGES
* Coastal Stratus and Fog: Marine low clouds and areas of fog
will affect the immediate coast, bringing cool daytime
temperatures and overnight dampness.
* Interior Heat: An upper-level ridge will expand westward,
causing temperatures to rise well above normal across inland
valleys including Lake, Trinity, and interior Mendocino counties
through the weekend.
.SYNOPSIS...Shallow coastal stratus and fog will persist along the
immediate coast with limited afternoon clearing through Friday.
Inland areas will remain dry and hot under a building upper-level
ridge.
&&
.DISCUSSION...An upper-level ridge over the Southwest US is
expanding westward over Northwest California. Subsidence aloft is
compressing the marine layer, keeping it shallow and confined to
the coast and adjacent lower valleys. Inland areas will experience
warming, with afternoon high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s
becoming widespread across the interior valleys of Trinity,
Mendocino, and Lake counties this afternoon.
Early next week, the placement of the upper ridge will determine
the track of potential monsoonal moisture. Current guidance
indicates a continuing warm trend for the interior, with a low
probability of thunderstorm development over northeastern Trinity
County.
&&
.AVIATION...A compressed marine layer has brought low ceilings and
reduced visibilities to coastal locations. At KACV, IFR to LIFR
conditions in stratus and fog will persist through mid-morning
before gradual clearing. Temporary southerly surface winds at KACV
and KCEC overnight indicate localized coastal eddy development
rather than a sustained southerly wind pattern. Clear skies are
forecast for KUKI.
&&
.MARINE...The surface pressure gradient between an offshore
surface high pressure system and an inland surface thermal low is
tightening. South of Cape Mendocino, sustained northwest winds of
20 to 25 knots are generating steep, wind-driven seas. A Gale
Watch is in effect for the southern outer waters starting at 5 AM
Thursday morning through Thursday evening due to potential gusts
up to 40 knots, with conditions being monitored for a potential
upgrade to a Gale Warning. For the northern outer waters, winds of
20 to 25 knots combined with steep 9-foot waves at short 8-second
periods satisfy advisory criteria. All coastal marine zones are
currently under a Small Craft Advisory.
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM PDT Friday for PZZ415-450.
Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM PDT Friday for PZZ455-470.
Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM PDT early this morning for
PZZ475.
Gale Watch from 5 AM PDT early this morning through this
evening for PZZ475.
&&
NOTE: The full forecast discussion is now regularly issued between
10 am/pm and 1 pm/am. Additional updates will be issued as needed.
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For forecast zone information
see the forecast zone map online:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 5:08 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 12 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.