Gale Warning 9, NWS Eureka, CA

834 
WHUS76 KEKA 231036
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
236 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

PZZ470-231845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260223T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
236 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and 
  hazardous seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Gale Warning, south 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST early 
  this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-231845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
236 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-231845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
236 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-231845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
236 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

790 
WHUS76 KEKA 231207
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
407 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

PZZ470-232015-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SE.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260223T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
407 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-232015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
407 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-232015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
407 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-232015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
407 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

156 
WHUS76 KEKA 231814
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1014 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

PZZ455-240215-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1014 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-240215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1014 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-240215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1014 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-240215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1014 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

312 
WHUS76 KEKA 232310
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
310 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

PZZ450-240715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
310 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-240715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
310 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south 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...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Tuesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-240715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
310 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-240715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260224T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.260224T0200Z-260224T1400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
310 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

238 
WHUS76 KEKA 240712
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1112 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

PZZ470-475-241400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1112 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-241400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1112 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-241500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1112 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

623 
WHUS76 KEKA 241027
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
227 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

PZZ470-475-241400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
227 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-241400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
227 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-241500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
227 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

573 
WHUS76 KEKA 241352
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
552 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

PZZ450-242200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0006.260224T1400Z-260224T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
552 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ470-475-242200-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0006.260224T1400Z-260224T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
552 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape 
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-242200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SE.A.0004.260224T1800Z-260224T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
552 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. For the Hazardous 
  Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 10 feet 
  possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Hazardous Seas Watch, from 10 AM this morning to 3 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.

&&

$$

917 
WHUS76 KEKA 241642
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
842 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

PZZ455-242300-
/O.CAN.KEKA.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260224T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SE.A.0004.260224T1800Z-260224T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
842 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ450-470-475-241900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260224T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
842 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm, Pt St George 
  to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause 
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

.SYNOPSIS...Light to locally moderate rain showers through this
evening. Another frontal system is expected to bring a prolonged
period of moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds Monday evening
through Tuesday night.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Light to locally moderate through this evening, with the
  heaviest amounts in Del Norte County. Snow levels about rising
  to above 6000 feet this evening.

* Another frontal system will bring moderate to heavy rainfall,
  mountain snow above 6000 feet, and strong gusty winds Monday
  evening through Tuesday night.

* Increased risk for minor flooding of small creeks and streams
  and urban areas with poor drainage early next week.

* Flood Watch in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday
  evening for Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino and Lake
  counties.

&&

.DISCUSSION...A frontal system stalled nearshore continue
promoting breezy to locally windy conditions across NW California
this afternoon. A period of moderate to locally heavy rainfall was
observed this morning, especially in Del Norte and northern
Humboldt counties. Scattered to numerous showers are expected late
this afternoon through this evening, with light to locally
moderate rain rates. Lingering Shower activity is expected through
Monday afternoon.

The next frontal system with IVT's spiking up above 500 kg/m/s is
expected to impact the area Monday evening through Tuesday night.
A low-level jet in advance of the approaching front will bring
warmer air advection in from the southwest and aid in rising snow
levels above 8000-9000 feet along with stratiform precipitation.

Another round of gusty winds is expected on Monday evening through
through early Tuesday as the coastal pressure gradient tighten,
especially along the North Coast. A mixed boundary layer near or
along the surface front will allow for higher momentum air to mix
down to the surface. Gusts from 40 to 55 mph is forecast over the
coastal headlands and higher terrain of interior Del Norte and
Humboldt...although up to around 60 mph is expected over the
highest terrain. HREF ensemble means indicated gusts of 35-50 mph
for the lower elevations. Meanwhile, ECMWF ensemble indicated
mean gusts near 40 mph for Crescent City, and Humboldt Bay and
Eel delta. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the coastal headlands
and exposed ridges in Del Norte and Humboldt counties from Monday
evening into early Tuesday.

Monday overnight and Tuesday morning the heavier precipitation is
expected. The heaviest rain is currently expected to be from 10
PM Monday to 10 AM Tuesday in most areas. Many areas are expected
to see 1 to 2 inches in this time frame. Moderate to locally heavy
rainfall is the expected to continue through Tuesday evening,
followed by showers Tuesday night into Wednesday. Rainfall total
amounts from this event range from 3 to 5 inches for Del Norte and
the King Range from 4 PM MOnday through 4 AM Wednesday, with
locally up to 8 inches. For elsewhere, 1 to 2.5 inches is
expected, with locally up to 5.5 over the southwest windward-
facing terrain. Lowest amounts are forecast for southern Lake
County where 0.5 to 1 inch is expected. A Flood Watch for small
stream flooding. However, dry antecedent conditions and low flows
will limit the risk for flooding unless deep convection develops
and rain rates exceed 1 inch/hour and sustain for a long duration
over the same spot. See the Hydrology section for more details.
/ZVS

&&

.AVIATION...18Z TAFs...A slow moving frontal boundary is streaming
in a band of showers and some moderate rainfall. The moderate
precipitation is occasionally brining IFR VIS and MVFR CIGS to the
coastal terminals. The rainfall and lingering showers will fade
after 6Z Monday. South wind around 40 kts through 2000 ft AGL
continue the low level wind shear threat through at least 21Z Monday
for the coastal terminals.

UKI: Continued showers, to vicinity light showers after 6Z Monday.
An 80 to 90% chance for ceilings less than 3000 ft to continues
through this period. At least TEMPO movement at or below 1700 ft
expected (50%), with chances (30%) for movement below 1000 ft 6Z to
15Z Monday. Occasional south winds of 25 kts through 2000 ft AGL
continues a marginal risk for low level wind shear through 9Z
Monday. JJW

&&

.MARINE...Southerly winds are easing today behind the passing of a
strong front. Gale strength gusts will linger longer around Cape
Mendocino and over the northern outer zone (470) through late
tonight. Steep and hazardous seas will also be slower to diminish
through these described areas and may warrant a Hazardous Seas
Warning behind the expiring gale tonight.

Advisory level conditions for small crafts for gusty southerly winds
and steep seas will continue elsewhere. There will be a brief
reprieve in advisory conditions in the inners (out 10 nm) early
Monday morning through Monday afternoon, when thereafter southerly
winds will be quickly increasing from a new frontal system.

Gale strength gusts of 35 to 40 kts will arrive Monday evening over
the waters, including into portions of the inners, with isolated 45
kt gusts around the cape and through zone 470. The responsible front
will be relatively quick to pass, and winds will begin easing into
Tuesday afternoon. Gale Watches are out for the outer zones starting
late Monday afternoon. Currently the coverage of gale strength gusts
is not broad enough to warrant Gale or Hazardous Seas watches or
warnings for the inners, but this will be monitored. JJW

&&

.HYDROLOGY...A second atmospheric river is expected to impact NW
Californian late Monday through Tuesday night. Moderate to heavy
rainfall is expected for a durations of 24 to 36 hours and will
bring the potential for rapid rises on rivers, streams and creeks
across the region. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) continues
to include Del Norte County, Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino and Lake
counties in the Marginal Risk (at least 5%) of excessive rainfall
for Monday and Tuesday. There is a moderate to high chance (75 to
95%) for 24-hr probability of precipitation exceeding 1 inch from
4 PM Monday through 4 PM Tuesday for most of the area, with
highest chance in the higher terrain of Humboldt and Del Norte.
Convective allow models will likely shed more light on hourly
rates. Risk for urban and small stream flooding will increase on
Tuesday. At this point, all main stem rivers are forecast to
remain below minor flood stage. Stay tuned as forecasts,
particularly river stage forecasts, can and do change. /ZVS

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Flood Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday evening for
     CAZ101>115.

     Wind Advisory from 10 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday for
     CAZ102.

     Wind Advisory from 7 PM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday for
     CAZ104-106.

     Winter Storm Warning until 3 PM PST this afternoon for
     CAZ107.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM PST Monday for PZZ450.

     Gale Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday morning for
     PZZ450-470-475.

     Hazardous Seas Warning until 7 PM PST this evening for
     PZZ455-475.

     Gale Warning until 9 PM PST this evening for PZZ470.

     Small Craft Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM PST
     Monday for PZZ470.

&&

NOTE: The full forecast discussion is now regularly issued between
10 am/pm and 1 pm/am. Additional updates will be issued as needed.

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