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Gale Warning 28, NWS Eureka, CA

September 1, 2026

NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Sep 1, 2026, 2:57 AM PDT. It took effect at Sep 2, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 12 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
Sep 1, 2026, 2:57 AM PDT (09:57 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 2, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT
Expired
Sep 2, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

065 
WHUS76 KEKA 010957
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

PZZ450-011800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1600Z-260903T0100Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
257 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-011800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1300Z-260903T0100Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
257 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-011800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.260902T1600Z-260903T0100Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
257 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
748 
WHUS76 KEKA 011550
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
850 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

PZZ450-020000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1600Z-260903T0100Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
850 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-020000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1300Z-260903T0100Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
850 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-020000-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.260902T2100Z-260903T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
850 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-020000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.260902T1600Z-260903T0500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
850 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
909 
WHUS76 KEKA 012138
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
238 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

PZZ450-020545-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1600Z-260903T0100Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
238 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-020545-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1300Z-260903T0100Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
238 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-020545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.260902T2100Z-260903T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
238 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-020545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.260902T1600Z-260903T0500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
238 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
797 
WHUS76 KEKA 020454
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
954 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

PZZ450-021300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1600Z-260903T0100Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
954 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-021300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1300Z-260903T0100Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
954 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 
  to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-021300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.260902T2100Z-260903T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
954 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-021300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.260902T1600Z-260903T0500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
954 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 5 
  to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
658 
WHUS76 KEKA 020952
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
252 AM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

PZZ450-021800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1600Z-260903T0100Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
252 AM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-021800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1300Z-260903T0100Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
252 AM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-021800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.260902T2100Z-260903T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
252 AM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-021800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.260902T1600Z-260903T0500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
252 AM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$
665 
WHUS76 KEKA 021624
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
924 AM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

PZZ450-030030-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260903T0100Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
924 AM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-030030-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260903T0100Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
924 AM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-030030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.260902T2100Z-260903T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
924 AM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-030030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260903T0500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
924 AM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena 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.

&&

$$
166 
WHUS76 KEKA 022204
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
304 PM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

PZZ450-030100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260903T0100Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
304 PM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-030100-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260903T0100Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
304 PM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-030500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260903T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
304 PM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-030500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-260903T0500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
304 PM PDT Wed Sep 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena 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 Sep 1, 12:26 AM PDT, 2 hours 31 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * Much cooler temperatures expected with inland highs in the upper 60s to middle 70s through the week. * There is a slight chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Trinity County, this afternoon and evening. * An early season storm is likely to bring widespread rain to the area Wednesday and Thursday.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 1, 12:26 AM PDT, 2 hours 31 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1226 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Much cooler temperatures expected with inland highs in the upper
  60s to middle 70s through the week.

* There is a slight chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Trinity
  County, this afternoon and evening.

* An early season storm is likely to bring widespread rain to the
  area Wednesday and Thursday.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...An upper level low continues to deepen, bringing some
light showers or drizzle tonight and Tuesday. There is slight chance
for thunderstorms today as this low moves overhead. An early
season storm is expected to bring widespread wetting rain
Wednesday afternoon through Thursday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...An upper level low continues to approach the area
deepening the marine layer and keeping interior temperatures cooler.
The cooler air aloft has allowed the marine inversion to weaken.
Today as this low approaches the area, it may bring some drizzle
to coastal areas. This low may also bring some convective showers
to the area. This convective nature may help coastal areas to
clear out or lift in the afternoon. There is some instability
over the interior in the models. This may need some clearing to be
realized. The CAMS are showing some light convective showers over
the portions of the area. The instability may be enough to
produce some lightning, but confidence is low on this.

Once this first low moves through there may be a brief break in the
weather by early Wednesday. Another front is expected to move in
Wednesday starting in Del Norte County by late morning and spreading
south into the afternoon and evening. The heaviest rain is expected
in Del Norte County with 1.5 to 2.25 inches currently expected. The
highest amounts will be over the higher terrain. Farther south
the amounts are expected to quickly diminish. A half to three
quarters of an inch is expected around Humboldt Bay and the Eel
River Delta. Northern Humboldt may see up to an inch to over 1.5
inches near the Del Norte County border. Northern Mendocino and
Trinity county are expected to see 0.5 to 1 inch with southern
Mendocino receiving less than a half inch and portions of Lake
county seeing less than a tenth of an inch. There is still the
potential for some of Mendocino and Lake counties to receive
little to no rain from this system.

Thursday and Friday an upper level low is expected to stall over the
Pacific Northwest. This is expected to continue to bring cool and
moist conditions, but rain is generally expected to be just a few
showers around. For the weekend and into Monday there may be a
gradual return of warmer and drier conditions. MKK

&&

.AVIATION...(06Z TAFs)...As an upper level low pressure system
approaches the area, the marine layer will continue to deepen.
Ceilings could get down to IFR at some coastal terminals early this
morning with mostly MVFR ceilings. There could be periods of drizzle
this morning as well. General cloudiness will spread throughout
Northwest California through the day.

&&

.MARINE...Generally light southerly winds are expected today. The
waves are expected to be dominated by a small southerly wave at
14 seconds. Tonight and Wednesday the southerly winds are
expected to increase to around 20 to 25 kt in the northern waters
and lighter farther south. This is due to an early season weather
system moving through the area. Thursday, winds are expected to
remain light and southerly. Friday it looks like the winds will
become northerly again and start to increase over the weekend. MKK

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Late this afternoon and tonight, the upper low
moves overhead bringing a potential for thunderstorms. High-
resolution models are supportive of isolated thunderstorms in
Trinity County, with higher chances on the northern and eastern
edges. Confidence is still low, at around 10-15%. These
thunderstorms are likely to be a mix of wet and dry, but
precipitation is expected to be little.

Wednesday afternoon and evening there is the potential for
widespread wetting rain. Rainfall amounts close to two inches are
possible in Del Norte and northern Humboldt counties. This will need
to be watched if these amounts continue to be shown in the models
for any potential impacts to recent burn scars. MKK/JB

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
None.
&&

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10 am/pm and 1 pm/am. Additional updates will be issued as needed.

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 1, 2:57 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA43 hr
Sep 1, 12:11 PM PDTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt32 hr

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