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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 22, 2026, 1:46 PM PST. It was in force for 2 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 22, 2026, 1:46 PM PST (21:46 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 22, 2026, 3:58 PM PST
- In force
- 2 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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578 WHUS76 KEKA 222146 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 146 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 PZZ455-230300- /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0008.260222T2146Z-260222T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0004.260222T2200Z-260223T0300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 146 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 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. && $$ PZZ475-230600- /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0004.260222T2200Z-260223T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0007.260224T0200Z-260224T1500Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 146 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 15 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ470-230600- /O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.260223T0500Z-260224T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0007.260224T0200Z-260224T1500Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 146 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM PST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday 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. && $$ PZZ450-230600- /O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.260222T2146Z-260223T1200Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 146 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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809 WHUS76 KEKA 222241 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 241 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 PZZ470-230645- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.260223T0500Z-260224T0200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0007.260224T0200Z-260224T1500Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 241 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM PST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ475-230645- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260223T0300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0007.260224T0200Z-260224T1500Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 241 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 15 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ455-230300- /O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260223T0300Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 241 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * 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. && $$ PZZ450-230645- /O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260223T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KEKA.GL.A.0007.260224T0200Z-260224T1500Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 241 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
752 WHUS76 KEKA 222358 MWWEKA URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 358 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 PZZ470-230800- /O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260223T0500Z/ /O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.260223T0500Z-260224T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SE.W.0005.260223T0500Z-260223T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0007.260224T0200Z-260224T1500Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm- 358 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 15 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 15 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday 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. && $$ PZZ450-230800- /O.UPG.KEKA.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260223T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260223T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0007.260224T0200Z-260224T1500Z/ Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm- 358 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ PZZ475-230800- /O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260223T0500Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0007.260224T0200Z-260224T1500Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm- 358 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday 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. && $$ PZZ455-230500- /O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260223T0500Z/ Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm- 358 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 3:33 AM PST | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 42 min | |
| Feb 22, 4:17 AM PST | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 58 min | |
| Feb 22, 9:26 AM PST | Flood Watch | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity | 61 hr |
| Feb 22, 1:46 PM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 10 hr | |
| Feb 22, 1:46 PM PST | Gale Warning | EKA | 14 min | |
| Feb 22, 1:46 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 7 hr | |
| Feb 22, 2:12 PM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 37 hr |
| Feb 22, 3:58 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 12 hr |
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