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Gale Warning 4, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 15, 2026, 10:17 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 16, 2026, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 15, 2026, 10:17 AM PST (18:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 17, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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232 WHUS76 KEKA 151817 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1017 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 PZZ455-160230- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0004.260216T2100Z-260217T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T2100Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1017 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST 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. && $$ PZZ475-160230- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0004.260216T2100Z-260217T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T1800Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1017 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-160230- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.260216T1800Z-260217T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1017 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 3 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-160230- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260217T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1017 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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716 WHUS76 KEKA 152258 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 258 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 PZZ455-160700- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T2100Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 258 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST 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. && $$ PZZ475-160700- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T1800Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 258 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-160700- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.260216T1800Z-260217T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 258 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 3 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-160700- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260217T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 258 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
932 WHUS76 KEKA 160657 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1057 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 PZZ455-161500- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T2100Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1057 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST 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. && $$ PZZ475-161500- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T1800Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1057 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-161500- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.260216T1800Z-260217T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1057 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 3 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-161500- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260217T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1057 PM PST Sun Feb 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
895 WHUS76 KEKA 161106 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 306 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 PZZ455-161915- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T2100Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 306 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-161915- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T1800Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 306 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas around 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-161915- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.260216T1800Z-260217T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 306 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-161915- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260217T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 306 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
291 WHUS76 KEKA 161633 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 833 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 PZZ455-170045- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T2100Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 833 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-170045- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T1800Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 833 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas around 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-170045- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.260216T1633Z-260217T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 833 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ470-170045- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260217T2300Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 833 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
039 WHUS76 KEKA 161849 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1049 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 PZZ455-170300- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260216T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.260216T2100Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1049 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-170300- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1049 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-170300- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1049 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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. && $$ PZZ470-170300- /O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1049 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
392 WHUS76 KEKA 162257 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 257 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 PZZ455-170700- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 257 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-170700- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 257 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-170700- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 257 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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. && $$ PZZ470-170700- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 257 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
947 WHUS76 KEKA 170650 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1050 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 PZZ455-171500- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1050 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ475-171500- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1050 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-171500- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1050 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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. && $$ PZZ470-171500- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1050 PM PST Mon Feb 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
699 WHUS76 KEKA 171034 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 234 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 PZZ455-171800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 234 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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. && $$ PZZ475-171800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260217T1800Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 234 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-171845- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 234 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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. && $$ PZZ470-171845- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 234 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
449 WHUS76 KEKA 171812 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1012 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 PZZ455-180215- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260217T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.260217T1812Z-260219T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1012 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ475-180215- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260217T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.260217T1812Z-260219T1000Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1012 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ PZZ450-180215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1012 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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. && $$ PZZ470-180215- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1012 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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 Feb 15, 12:56 AM PST, 9 hours 21 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- * Moderate to heavy rain expected Sunday, especially in Mendocino and Lake counties where localized flooding is possible. Snow levels remain over 5000 feet. * Monday night through Tuesday night heavy wet snow will generate dangerous travel conditions, downed trees and possible power outages. This is expected to impact mountain passes highways 199, 299, 36, and 3. This may also impact highway 101. * Small hail accumulation expected for low elevations along NW California Coast with heavy showers, especially on Tuesday.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 15, 12:56 AM PST, 9 hours 21 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1256 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026
.SYNOPSIS...Rain is expected to develop early Sunday with snow
levels around 5,000 feet. The heaviest rain is expected in
Mendocino and Lake counties. Monday a few showers are expected as
colder air moves in. Monday night and Tuesday snow is expected
above 1500 to 2500 feet impacting most highways through the
interior. Lighter rain and low elevation snow are expected
Wednesday and Thursday
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
* Moderate to heavy rain expected Sunday, especially in Mendocino
and Lake counties where localized flooding is possible. Snow
levels remain over 5000 feet.
* Monday night through Tuesday night heavy wet snow will generate
dangerous travel conditions, downed trees and possible power
outages. This is expected to impact mountain passes highways
199, 299, 36, and 3. This may also impact highway 101.
* Small hail accumulation expected for low elevations along NW
California Coast with heavy showers, especially on Tuesday.
.DISCUSSION...A frontal boundary is approaching the area this
morning. This is expected to bring rain, snow and gusty winds to
the area today. Snow levels today are expected to be over 5,000
feet. The heaviest rain is expected to be in Mendocino and Lake
counties where 1 to 2 inches is expected in around 18 hours. Local
amounts of up to 3 inches are possible in the mountains. This may
cause some minor flooding of small streams, streets and low lying
areas.
As the first system moves out of the area, Monday is expected to
be fairly dry through the daylight hours. Periods of light rain
are possible, but rainfall amounts are expected to be mainly less
than a quarter of an inch. Snow levels are expected to start
falling through the day, but only drop to around 3,000 to 4,000
feet by late afternoon.
The real cold air is expected to start moving into the are Monday
evening and will likely be in place when the heavier precip
starts in the late evening. The models have slowed down the time
of this precip slightly, however this just allows the cold air to
move in ahead of the precip. Confidence is high that Humboldt and
Del Norte counties will see widespread heavy snow above 2,000 feet
and possibly down lower. Confidence is lower on exactly how low
snow levels will get. The current forecast is showing over a foot
of snow on Hwy 299 at Berry Summit with similar amounts on Hwy 199
at the Collier Tunnel. Snow fall amounts are slightly less on
Oregon Mountain and Buckhorn Summit with less precip that far
inland. This much snow will likely cause significant travel
impacts and may bring down trees and possibly power lines.
Smaller roads such as Mattole Road and Shelter Cove road as well
as numerous county roads farther inland will likely also see snow.
So have added southwestern Humboldt to the winter storm warning.
There is more uncertainty on the impacts to the highways in
Mendocino and Lake counties. For now snow amounts at the lower
elevations look lower, but will leave the winter storm watch in
place to highlight this uncertainty. Elevations below the snow
level, especially along the coast, may see small hail. With
temperatures likely lingering around 40, this may allow small hail
to accumulate on Tuesday. A winter weather advisory may be needed
to highlight this as well.
Showers and low snow levels are expected to continue on Wednesday
and Thursday although at this point amounts look quite a bit
lighter. There will likely be some breaks in the rain and snow
even though the current forecast broad brushes the pops due to
uncertainty on timing. Additional rain and snow are expected on
Friday, although snow levels are expected to start rising. MKK
&&
.AVIATION...As the low pressure system approaches, high level
clouds are being pushed east. Plenty of mixing at ground level
with instability assisting with the deepening of the marine layer.
This will make for a thicker cloud deck and could effect approach
and departure from the terminals. Low level wind shear is
anticipated at KUKI overnight into Sunday with velocity and
directional shear. Most guidance suggests rain to arrive to the
Humboldt and Del Norte coasts Sunday morning, with models showing
this staying offshore until mid morning Sunday. VFR conditions are
likely to remain at the coastal terminals until this rain
arrives. MVFR ceilings are likely once rain arrives.
&&
.MARINE...The large northwest swell continues at 10 ft or so at
the buoys as of 07z. Southerly winds will continue with sustained
winds at 15-20 and widespread gusts of 20 to 30 kts. The southerlies
will begin to ease by the early evening on Sunday, around 01z, but
could remain breezy south of the Cape with gusts of 15 to 25 kts.
Between decaying swells and wind waves, combined seas of 9 to 12
ft are likely Sunday morning. The center of the low pressure will
move through the waters Monday, bringing stronger northerly
winds. Gale force gusts are possible in the outer waters Monday
evening depending on the location of the low. Winds turn westerly
Tuesday and are likely to remain breezy with gusts of 20 to 30
kts. Winds turn northerly and begin to ease by midweek as the low
pressure moves out of the area. However, a northwesterly large,
steep mid period swell of around 16 to 18 ft at 14 seconds will
build in Tuesday and Wednesday. This will keep seas elevated into
Thursday.
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
Winter Storm Warning from 7 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday
for CAZ102-104-105-106.
Winter Storm Warning from 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM PST Wednesday
for CAZ107-108.
Winter Storm Watch from Monday evening through Wednesday
morning for CAZ110-111-114-115.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Monday for PZZ455-470-
475.
&&
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 3:01 AM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 7 hr | |
| Feb 15, 9:39 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino | 4 days |
| Feb 15, 10:17 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 5 days |
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