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Gale Warning 7, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this gale warning at Feb 21, 2026, 12:54 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 22, 2026, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 21, 2026, 12:54 PM PST (20:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 22, 2026, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 22, 2026, 11:00 AM PST
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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864 WHUS76 KEKA 212054 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1254 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 PZZ475-220500- /O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T2100Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0007.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1254 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet expected. For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ470-220500- /O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1254 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 19 to 24 feet. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 21 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-220500- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1254 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-220500- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1254 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
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304 WHUS76 KEKA 212330 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 PZZ470-220730- /O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 19 to 24 feet. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 21 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-220730- /O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-220730- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-220730- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
253 WHUS76 KEKA 220651 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1051 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 PZZ470-221500- /O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260222T1200Z-260223T1100Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 1051 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-221500- /O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 1051 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ450-221500- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 1051 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-221500- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 1051 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
535 WHUS76 KEKA 221432 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 632 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 PZZ475-221900- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260222T1900Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 632 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 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. && $$ PZZ450-221900- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1900Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 632 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ455-222100- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 632 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...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. && $$ PZZ470-222245- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T1100Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 632 AM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
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