Small Craft Advisory 19, NWS Eureka, CA

027 
WHUS76 KEKA 171935
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1135 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

PZZ470-180345-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1135 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-180345-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1135 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-180345-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1135 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

* 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 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-180345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1135 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 
  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.

&&

$$

168 
WHUS76 KEKA 172253
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
253 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

PZZ470-180700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
253 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-180700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
253 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-180700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
253 PM 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 
  12 to 17 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-180700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
253 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

860 
WHUS76 KEKA 180553
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
953 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

PZZ470-181400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
953 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
953 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-181400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
953 PM 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 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-181400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
953 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

005 
WHUS76 KEKA 181034
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
234 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

PZZ470-181845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
234 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-181845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
234 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-181845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
234 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-181845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
234 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

555 
WHUS76 KEKA 182018
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1218 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

PZZ475-190430-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1218 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 11 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190430-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1218 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt
  and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to
  25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-190430-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1218 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt and seas 9 to
  13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-190430-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1218 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

523 
WHUS76 KEKA 182355
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
355 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

PZZ475-190800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
355 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 11 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-190800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
355 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM PST THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt
  and seas 9 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to
  25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from 3 AM PST Thursday through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-190600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
355 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds around 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt and seas 9 
  to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-190800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
355 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

485 
WHUS76 KEKA 190454
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
854 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

PZZ470-191300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
854 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas around 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-191300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
854 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-191300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
854 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas around 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 11 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-191300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
854 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North 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 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

007 
WHUS76 KEKA 191048
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
248 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

PZZ470-191900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-191900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.260219T1100Z-260220T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
248 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-191900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
248 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM 
  PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-191900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260220T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
248 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026

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

* WHAT...North 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 3 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1225 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

.SYNOPSIS...Major winter weather impacts with low elevation
snowfall expected through Thursday. A warmer storm with
significant impacts possible next weekend into next week.

&&

KEY MESSAGES:

* Through Tuesday night, heavy wet snow will result in dangerous
  travel conditions, downed trees and possible power outages. Heavy
  wet snow will impact travel on highways 199, 299, 36, 101 and 3.

* Small hail accumulation expected for lower elevations along the NW
  California Coast with heavy showers today.

* Additional periods of rain with low elevation snow are expected
  Wednesday through Thursday.

* Heavy rain with higher snow levels and strong gusty winds possible
  next weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Snow levels of 2000 to 2500 feet are forecasted to
spread southward through the early morning and may dip down to 1500
feet where there is locally heavy precipitation as colder air aloft
gets forced downwards. Mesoscale and global spectral models continue
to show an uptick in convective precipitation through Tuesday as a
500mb cold core digs offshore the northern California coast. Shallow
instability and low CAPE (<500j/kg) may result in continued isolated
low topped storms and small hail formation, as has already been
reported. Deeper dendritic growth zones from 2000-3000 feet Tuesday
will yield heavy snow for elevations above 2000-2500 feet. HREF
confidence for over 4 inches in 6 hours is highest (~80%) for
Humboldt, Del Norte and southern Trinity counties. Confidence for
over 4 inches also increases for northern Mendocino and northern
Lake, generally above 2500-3000 feet. Greater impacts are likely for
lower elevations around 2000-2500 feet, particularly in northern
Mendocino on highway 101 early Tuesday where 1 to 3 inches are
expected. The greatest forecast uncertainty is with snow levels.
Heavy precip rates will enable localized temperature variations,
driving down freezing levels resulting in bursts of heavy snow
and/or small hail that will stick to the roads and trees, which
could possibly fall on roadways. For that reason, the winter weather
advisory has been upgraded to a warning for northern Mendocino and
Lake counties. Confidence in a winter storm warning amounts (5
inches or more above 1500 feet) is not high (a 30-50% chance) for
locations like Cobb by 10 AM Tuesday.

Greater impacts are forecast for Berry Summit on highway 299 and
Collier Tunnel on highway 199 where up to 1 foot of snow may
accumulate during the next 24 to 36 hours. Lesser amounts are
forecast for the Weaverville area (Hwy 299 at Oregon Mountain and
Buckhorn Summit) where 2 to 5 inches are expected in 24-36 hours.
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from this evening through
Wednesday afternoon for elevations above 2000 feet in Del Norte,
Humboldt and Trinity Counties.

Showers and low snow levels (1500-2000 feet) are expected to
continue on Wednesday and Thursday as another cold trough drops down
from the NW. Models are not in super great agreement with the
timing, snow amounts, precipitation, intensity, nor snow levels. On
Wednesday, ensemble guidance indicates about a 30-40% chance for 2
inches in 6 hours above 2000 feet with a spread of 500 feet either
side of that. Chance for > 2 inches above 2000 feet (+/- 500 feet)
in 6 hours increases to 60-80% Wed night into Thu morning. This will
likely result in more winter weather products with major impacts on
our highways, particularly at pass level. This is the first major
snow of the season for NW California and it is best to remain off
the roads and stay home if at all possible until snow levels
increase.

A break in the precipitation will be possible on Friday, before a
warmer and potentially windier storm takes aim at NW California this
upcoming weekend. This storm system could pack a wallop with strong
damaging winds and heavy rain. CW3E AR landfall tool, mainly the
ECMWF ensemble, is depicting over a 70% chance for a long duration
(36-48 hours) of IVT > 250 kg/m/s and a mean IVT of around
450-600 kg/m/s for that period. The GFS ensemble is not as high
(50- 60% chance) with somewhat shorter duration. The ECMWF-AIFS
ensemble shows rain totals of 2-4" along the North Coast Saturday
through Monday for this system as of right now. The risk for
flooding will increase with this system as soils will be much more
saturated. As of right now, forecast confidence is low for the
magnitude and exact details, yet it seems to be a large scale
synoptic pattern that is conducive for hydrological concerns
(flooding) for our area. Stay tuned for more details and updates
through the week. DS

&&

.AVIATION...Small hail and thunderstorm activity in the vicinity
of KACV and KCEC accompany the incoming winter storm overnight
into Tuesday. Mixed level of cloud cover can be expected as the
deep cold air mass pushes towards the PACNW. Low elevation snow is
possible near the coastal terminals. Accumulation on flight deck
is not out of the scope of possibilities with strong convective
profiles for the area. Hail, snow, and heavy bouts of cold rain
are already being reported and recorded. VFR/MVFR are expected
with occasional thunderstorms. Gusty winds intermittent with heavy
downpour and wintry weather through the TAF period for the
northernmost terminals. KUKI is also vulnerable to the adverse
weather with less magnitude and frequency. /EYS

&&

.MARINE...The onset of hazardous conditions overnight for the area
waters have produced gusty gale force winds, hail, mixed wintry
precipitation and thunderstorms. With the arrival of a deep cold air
mass, we are expecting the threat of waterspouts as well. Combined
seas around 10 feet will eventually give way to a mid period NW
swell, arriving early Tuesday morning and building by the afternoon
to a steep 14 to 16 ft at 13 seconds. This could bring combined seas
up to 18 ft, especially in the outer waters, by Tuesday afternoon.

Winds turn southerly again Wednesday as another front approaches the
area. Models diverge on the strength of the southerly winds ahead of
the front, with gusts up to 25 to 30 kts possible. Winds quickly
turn northerly behind the front Wednesday night into Thursday with
gale force gusts possible in the outer waters. Steep wind waves are
possible with these winds and could propagate into the inner waters.
Northerly winds ease Friday into early Saturday as an additional
storm system approaches the area. Strong southerly winds, possibly
with gale or storm force gusts, are possible by Saturday. JB/EYS

&&

.COASTAL FLOODING...High astronomical tides resulted in minor
coastal flooding at high tide Monday, with the tide reaching 8.82
ft above MLLW and a surge was around 1.4 feet. Applying the same
anomaly for high tide today results in a tide of 8.6 to 8.7 ft
MLLW at 11:30 AM at the North Spit tide gauge. Should the tide
exceed 8.8 ft MLLW, minor coastal flooding is possible around
Humboldt Bay, including the Arcata Bottoms and in King Salmon.
JB/DS

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Winter Weather Advisory until 4 PM PST Wednesday for CAZ101-
     103.

     Winter Storm Warning until 4 PM PST Wednesday for CAZ102-
     104>108-110-111-114-115.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM PST Wednesday for PZZ450-
     470.

     Gale Warning until 10 AM PST this morning for PZZ455-475.

&&

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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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
914 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0913 AM     Snow             3 SSE Weaverville       40.73N 122.94W
02/17/2026  M4.0 Inch        Trinity            CA   Public

            4 inches of snow reported at 2400 ft in
            Weaverville.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
915 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0915 AM     Snow             3 S Weaverville         40.73N 122.94W
02/17/2026  E3.0 Inch        Trinity            CA   Public

            3 inches of snow reported at 2100 ft in
            Weaverville.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
921 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0920 AM     Snow             2 NE Shelter Cove       40.05N 124.02W
02/17/2026  E1.0 Inch        Humboldt           CA   Public

            Snow reported on Shelter Cove Rd. Amount and
            location estimated.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
924 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0900 AM     Hail             5 SE Leggett            39.82N 123.66W
02/17/2026  M0.25 Inch       Mendocino          CA   Public

0905 AM     Hail             1 SE Eureka             40.79N 124.15W
02/17/2026  M0.25 Inch       Humboldt           CA   Public

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
930 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

CAZ101-102-171815-
Del Norte Interior CA-Coastal Del Norte CA-
930 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

...A SHOWER WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN DEL NORTE COUNTY UNTIL 1015 AM
PST...

At 930 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a shower 5 miles west of
Jack McNamera Field, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
  Crescent City, Jedediah Smith State Park, Jack McNamera Field,
  Bertsch-Oceanview, Smith River, Crescent City North and Fort Dick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4194 12421 4198 12406 4168 12390 4168 12414
      4171 12414 4174 12416 4174 12419 4175 12418
      4175 12420 4174 12420 4177 12424 4177 12425
      4178 12426 4180 12424 4185 12422 4189 12421
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 254DEG 20KT 4181 12434

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

JHW

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Eureka CA
949 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0900 AM     Hail             1 WSW Humboldt Hill     40.73N 124.22W
02/17/2026  E0.25 Inch       Humboldt           CA   Dept of Highways

            Multiple car incidents due to showers with
            small hail on Hwy 101 between Spruce Point
            and College of the Redwoods.

&&

JLW