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Gale Warning 28, NWS Eureka, CA
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.
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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
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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. && $$
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748 WHUS76 KEKA 011550 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 850 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026 PZZ450-020000- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.260902T1600Z-260903T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 850 AM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ 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. && NOTE: The full forecast discussion is now regularly issued between 10 am/pm and 1 pm/am. Additional updates will be issued as needed. Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/eureka Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at: https://www.facebook.com/NWSEureka https://www.twitter.com/NWSEureka For forecast zone information see the forecast zone map online: https://www.weather.gov/images/eka/zonemap.png
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2:57 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 43 hr | |
| Sep 1, 12:11 PM PDT | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 32 hr |
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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.