Gale Watch 21, NWS Eureka, CA

334 
WHUS76 KEKA 090155
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
655 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ470-091000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-260609T1600Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
655 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 AM PDT TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-091000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260609T2200Z-260610T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260610T2100Z-260611T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
655 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY THROUGH 
2 PM PDT THIS WEDNESDAY...
...A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3PM WEDNESDAY THROUGH 3 AM
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm and Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 
  to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Tuesday to 2 PM 
  PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon 
  through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ450-090400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-260609T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
655 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 PM PDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

327 
WHUS76 KEKA 090344
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
844 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

PZZ450-091145-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-260609T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
844 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 AM PDT TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-091145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260609T2200Z-260610T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260610T2100Z-260611T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
844 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY THROUGH 
2 PM PDT THIS WEDNESDAY...
...A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3PM WEDNESDAY THROUGH 3 AM
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm and Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 
  to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Tuesday to 2 PM 
  PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon 
  through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ470-091145-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-260609T1600Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
844 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 AM PDT TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

339 
WHUS76 KEKA 090950
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

PZZ455-091800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260609T2200Z-260610T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260610T2100Z-260611T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM PDT TODAY THROUGH 
2 PM PDT THIS WEDNESDAY... 
...A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH 3 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 6 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 
  to 2 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday 
  afternoon through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ475-091800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260609T2200Z-260610T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260610T2100Z-260612T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM PDT TODAY THROUGH 
2 PM PDT THIS WEDNESDAY... 
...A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING... 

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 
  to 2 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday 
  afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ470-091800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-260609T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260611T0400Z-260612T1400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH 
FRIDAY MORNING... 

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 feet. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through 
  Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ450-091600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-260609T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
250 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

783 
WHUS76 KEKA 091530
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
830 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

PZZ470-092330-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-260609T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260610T1400Z-260611T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260611T0400Z-260612T1400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
830 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 9 PM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through 
  Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ450-092330-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-260609T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260610T2100Z-260612T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
830 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-092330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260609T2200Z-260610T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260610T2100Z-260611T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
830 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 
  to 2 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday 
  afternoon through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ475-092330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260609T2200Z-260610T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260610T2100Z-260612T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
830 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon 
  to 2 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday 
  afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

392 
WHUS76 KEKA 092151
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
251 PM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

PZZ455-100600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260609T2200Z-260610T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260610T2100Z-260611T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0022.260610T2100Z-260611T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
251 PM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-100600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260609T2200Z-260610T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260610T2100Z-260612T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0022.260610T1700Z-260611T1900Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
251 PM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to noon PDT 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-100600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260610T1400Z-260611T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0021.260611T0400Z-260612T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0022.260611T0400Z-260611T1900Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
251 PM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO NOON PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Wednesday to noon PDT 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-100600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0060.260610T2100Z-260611T1900Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
251 PM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO NOON
PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

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

&&

$$

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1203 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

-  Rain on Monday for the North Coast, with the highest amounts
   north of Cape Mendocino.

-  Much warmer weather next week into the weekend.

-  Elevated fire weather conditions in Lake County with low
   afternoon relative humidity and gusty winds Wednesday through
   Thursday.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...Rain will return to the North Coast Monday with the
greatest amounts north of Cape Mendocino in Humboldt and Del Norte
counties. Dry conditions will return starting on Tuesday with hot
temperatures expected across the interior Wednesday into next
weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

.SHORT TERM...(Through Thursday) A storm system is expected to
bring much needed rain to portions of the region on Monday into
Monday night. Rain will spread over Humboldt and Del Norte
counties in the morning hours. Rain will be generally light to
moderate with rain rates in Humboldt and Del Norte counties up to a
tenth of an inch an hour along the coast and higher in the
mountains from approximately 10 am to 5 pm. Rainfall totals could
approach an inch near Crescent City to as much as an inch and a
half in the mountains of Del Norte before the front finally sweeps
through Monday night. Rainfall totals will decrease toward the
south and inland with around a quarter inch in northwestern
Mendocino to only a tenth of an inch or less in eastern Trinity
and the rest of Mendocino County. Lake County could be the one
location in our forecast area that will see almost no rain at
all.

Behind the front an upper level ridge will quickly build over the
West Coast with 850 mb temperatures warming to around 25C by
Thursday. This will allow interior temperatures to warm
considerably, back to near or exceeding 100 degrees for many
locations. Additionally, the building ridge will enhance northerly
flow over the region and moderate offshore flow Wednesday through
Thursday will likely bring dry, offshore flow to Lake County. See
the fire weather discussion for more info.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Monday) Upper level ridging is
expected to continue to build over the West Coast Friday into the
weekend. As the ridge builds the thermal trough may approach the
coast over the weekend allowing temperatures to warm at the coast.
Depending on coastal cloudiness and any southerly surges of
stratus, coastal areas could be quite warm Friday and Saturday
with highs approaching the 70 degree mark. Interior areas will
likely cap out around 100 degrees with 850 temperatures never
really warming too much more through the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...A storm system will bring rain to ACV and CEC today
with ceilings falling into IFR and possibly LIFR as the day
progresses. Rain will be moderate at times with gusty south winds
in excess of 20 kt at CEC. Farther south and inland rain is
expected to be lighter but ceilings will also fall across much of
the area into MVFR or lower, except maybe in Lake County.
Conditions will improve gradually overnight but abundant moisture
along the Humboldt and Del Norte coastlines could leave low
ceilings and reduced visibilities into Tuesday morning.

&&

.MARINE...Northerly winds will decrease overnight and become
southerly as a storm system approaches the area. South winds will
briefly exceed small craft criteria during the day on Monday in
the northern zones with a few gusts to near gale possible. Winds
will be brief enough that the steep seas won't have much time to
build considerably. Thus, only a brief period of small craft winds
and seas are expected Monday into Monday evening. The front will
shift through the area Monday evening leaving high pressure to
rebuild over the eastern Pacific and a thermal trough to build
over interior California. This will result in increasing
northerlies once again and a return to small craft north winds and
seas Tuesday into Wednesday and possible gales late in the week.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Wetting rains are expected in Del Norte and
Humboldt counties on Monday into Monday night. Dry conditions will
then return Tuesday into Wednesday with temperatures warming
considerably across the interior. By Thursday, high temperatures
could be exceeding 100 degrees in some interior valley locations.
At the same time, northerly flow is expected to enhance in the
northern Central Valley of California Wednesday morning into
Thursday. A slight offshore component will result in gusty
conditions in portions of Lake County. Afternoon relative humidity
values in the teens and poor overnight recoveries along with the
gusty winds in excess of 20-30 mph on the east side of the county
will result in an increased fire weather threat. Fuels still
remain marginal across the county which is holding back the
issuance of a Fire Weather Watch at this time, but depending on
how the storm tracks today, a watch may need to be issued
sometime in the next 24 hours.

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory from noon to 9 PM PDT Monday for
     PZZ450.

     Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM PDT Monday for PZZ455-475.

     Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM PDT 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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