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Small Craft Advisory 48, NWS Eureka, CA

May 12, 2026

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at May 12, 2026, 2:44 PM PDT. It took effect at May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 3 days.

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The facts

Issued
May 12, 2026, 2:44 PM PDT (21:44 UTC)
In effect from
May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

123 
WHUS76 KEKA 122144
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
244 PM PDT Tue May 12 2026

PZZ455-130545-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260514T0000Z-260515T0700Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
244 PM PDT Tue May 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
PDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to midnight PDT Thursday night.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-130545-
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0014.260513T2200Z-260514T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 PM PDT Tue May 12 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
16 follow-up statements
584 
WHUS76 KEKA 130357
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
857 PM PDT Tue May 12 2026

PZZ475-131200-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260513T2100Z-260514T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0014.260513T2200Z-260514T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0015.260514T2200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
857 PM PDT Tue May 12 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 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 8 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 2 PM Wednesday to 3 
  PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon 
  through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-131200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260514T0000Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
857 PM PDT Tue May 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
014 
WHUS76 KEKA 131010
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
310 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

PZZ475-131815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260513T2100Z-260514T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0015.260514T2200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
310 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 20 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 2 PM this afternoon 
  to 3 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday 
  afternoon through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-131815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260514T0000Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
310 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
800 
WHUS76 KEKA 131554
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
854 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

PZZ475-140000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260513T2100Z-260514T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0015.260514T2200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
854 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 12 to 17 feet possible.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-140000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260514T0000Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
854 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
598 
WHUS76 KEKA 132058
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
158 PM PDT Wed May 13 2026

PZZ475-140500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260513T2100Z-260514T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0015.260514T2200Z-260516T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260514T2200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
158 PM PDT Wed May 13 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north 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 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-140500-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260515T1200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
158 PM PDT Wed May 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-140500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260514T0000Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
158 PM PDT Wed May 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
862 
WHUS76 KEKA 140426
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
926 PM PDT Wed May 13 2026

PZZ475-141230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260514T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260514T2200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
926 PM PDT Wed May 13 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt
  and seas 8 to 11 feet.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-141230-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260515T1600Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
926 PM PDT Wed May 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 7 
  to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-141230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
926 PM PDT Wed May 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 40 
  kt and seas 14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-141230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260515T1200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
926 PM PDT Wed May 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 7 
  to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
995 
WHUS76 KEKA 140958
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

PZZ455-141800-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260515T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260515T1600Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
258 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* 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 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-141800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260514T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260514T2200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 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 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-141800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260515T1600Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
258 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-141800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260515T1200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
681 
WHUS76 KEKA 141328
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
628 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

PZZ455-142130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260515T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260515T1600Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
628 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* 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 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-142130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260514T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260514T2200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
628 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 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 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-142130-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260514T2100Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
628 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-142130-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260514T1700Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
628 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
378 
WHUS76 KEKA 141709
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
Issued by National Weather Service Medford OR
1009 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

PZZ455-150115-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260515T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260515T1500Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
1009 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* 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 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 3 AM PDT 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-150115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260514T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260514T2200Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1009 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 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 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-150115-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.260514T1709Z-260516T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
1009 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-150115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1009 AM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$
990 
WHUS76 KEKA 142135
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
235 PM PDT Thu May 14 2026

PZZ475-150545-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260514T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260514T2200Z-260518T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
235 PM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-150545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260515T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260515T1600Z-260518T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
235 PM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 9 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-150545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
235 PM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-150545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
235 PM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$
544 
WHUS76 KEKA 150502
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1002 PM PDT Thu May 14 2026

PZZ455-151315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260515T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260515T1600Z-260518T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
1002 PM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
  localized gusts to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  localized gusts to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 9 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-151315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1002 PM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 11 
  to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-151315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
1002 PM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-151315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1002 PM PDT Thu May 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 
  feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$
168 
WHUS76 KEKA 151551
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026

PZZ455-160000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260515T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260515T1600Z-260518T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-160000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-160000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-160000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
851 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$
492 
WHUS76 KEKA 152124
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
224 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

PZZ450-160530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260516T2100Z-260518T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
224 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-160530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0016.260516T2100Z-260518T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260516T2100Z-260518T2200Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
224 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Saturday to 3 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-160530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
224 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-160530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T2200Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
224 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  17 to 22 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
636 
WHUS76 KEKA 160429
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
929 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

PZZ450-161230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260516T2100Z-260518T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
929 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

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

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-161230-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260516T2100Z-260518T2200Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
929 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 
  9 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Saturday to 3 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-161230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
929 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas
  15 to 20 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-161230-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T2200Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
929 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 17 
  to 22 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
163 
WHUS76 KEKA 160956
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

PZZ450-161800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260516T2100Z-260518T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
256 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT this 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-161800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260516T2100Z-260518T2200Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
256 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-161800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
256 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-161800-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T2200Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
256 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
824 
WHUS76 KEKA 161555
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

PZZ450-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260516T2100Z-260518T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
855 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT this 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.260516T2100Z-260518T2200Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 PM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
855 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T2200Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
855 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
984 
WHUS76 KEKA 162124
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
224 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026

PZZ450-170530-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
224 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-170530-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-260516T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260519T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
224 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-170530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260519T0500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
224 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-170530-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
224 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at May 12, 1:57 PM PDT, 47 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Light rain or drizzle forecast for tonight and Wednesday morning for Del Norte and Humboldt counties, mostly dry weather for areas farther east and south.
  • Breezy winds for Lake County tonight.
  • Breezes grow more widespread Thursday into this weekend.
Area forecast discussion, May 12, 1:57 PM PDT, 47 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
157 PM PDT Tue May 12 2026

.SYNOPSIS...An upper level low will cool temperatures slightly today
with some light rain tonight and early Wednesday for the North
Coast. Cool temperatures Wednesday with warming again Thursday
before a weak shortwave upper level disturbance brings cooler
temperatures Friday and Saturday. Warmer weather expected early
next week.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
- Light rain or drizzle forecast for tonight and Wednesday morning
for Del Norte and Humboldt counties, mostly dry weather for areas
farther east and south.

- Breezy winds for Lake County tonight.

- Breezes grow more widespread Thursday into this weekend.

.DISCUSSION...The approaching upper-level trough is deepening the
marine layer, cooling temperatures across the forecast area. The
greatest effect of this deepening is near the coast where today
is around 10degF cooler than yesterday. Further inland, Trinity
county, eastern Mendocino county and Lake county is showing only a
few degrees of cooling at most. Tonight into Wednesday morning,
the weak frontal boundary will force very light rain for Humboldt
and Del Norte counties. Totals of 0.10-0.25" is expected in these
counties, with the heaviest rain, up to 0.35",forecasted for the
mountains of Del Norte county. Farther south and east, only a
trace of rain is forecasted <0.01" for valleys. High temperatures
will be notably lower on Wednesday due to cold air advection. This
front will also force strong winds tonight into Wednesday,
particularly for Lake County as the wind direction aligns with
Clear Lake. Gusts of 25mph are possible with a 10% chance of gusts
>35mph.

Wednesday afternoon through Thursday, high pressure starts to
build into the area promoting clear skies as most of the inland
areas can expected daytime highs warming into the 80s. Friday and
Saturday the upper level flow evolves towards a more zonal setup
as a shortwave moves over Washington State. This change forces
slightly cooler temperatures Friday with additional cooling on
Saturday. Also, more wide spread gusty winds are expected
starting on Thursday and increasing Friday and into the weekend.
Gusts of 20 to 30 mph are possible with locally higher gusts up to
40mph possible in localized areas.

Ensemble predict a return of high pressure on Sunday and return
of the inland heat. This will bring some offshore flow for Monday
morning leading to a potential clearing of coastal clouds. These
offshore winds will be short-lived. This high pressure looks to be
a catalyst for a thermal trough pattern leading to breezy winds
along the coast, likely help keep the high temperatures on the
coast normal. Inland, areas are predicted to warm into the upper
80s to low 90s. Minor heat risk is possible for much of the
interior next week if this forecast remains on track. MKK/DS

&&

.AVIATION...An approaching cold front is forcing variable conditions
at North Coast terminals today. Overcast ceilings are forecasted to
scatter slightly through midday before southerly winds and overcast
conditions return this evening. This frontal will be relatively weak
and data shows only a 50% likelihood of MVFR ceilings developing
over the North Coast terminals from 08Z-15Z (+/-1hr). Conditions
Wednesday look to be VFR from 18Z through the daylight hours. Inland
terminals will experience gustier winds due to this frontal passage.
Winds aloft ~2500ft AGL will be around 35kts out of the NW and have
the potential to mix down to terminals, especially those in open or
N-S orientated valleys. VFR for inland areas through the TAF
period. DS

&&

.MARINE...Light to moderately breezy NW winds will remain for the
southern waters. For the waters north of Cape Mendocino, a southerly
wind shift will occur this afternoon/evening as a weak cold front
enters the area. After this frontal passage, a thermal trough is
predicted to develop, which, interacting with an incoming Pacific
High pressure will force NW winds by dawn Wednesday. Wednesday
through Friday shows these winds increasing with over a 70% chance
of gusts over 35kts south of Cape Mendocino and near gale gusts
elsewhere. Due to these winds, a Gale Watch has been issued for
PZZ475 beginning Wednesday afternoon.

The sea state will continue to be dominated by a mid- period
westerly swell and short period northerly winds, especially late
week. Small craft advisory conditions are expected possible
Wednesday afternoon through the end of the week as steep short
period seas become dominate. DS

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
None.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
None.
&&

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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The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 12, 2:44 PM PDTGale WatchEKA6 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.