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Small Craft Advisory 67, NWS Eureka, CA

July 7, 2026

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Jul 7, 2026, 2:25 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 7, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 7, 2026, 2:25 AM PDT (09:25 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 7, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 10, 2026, 10:00 PM PDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

977 
WHUS76 KEKA 070925
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
225 AM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

PZZ455-475-071730-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.260707T2100Z-260710T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
225 AM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
16 follow-up statements
683 
WHUS76 KEKA 071553
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
853 AM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

PZZ455-475-080000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.260707T2100Z-260710T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
853 AM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
821 
WHUS76 KEKA 072136
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
236 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

PZZ455-475-080545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
236 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
683 
WHUS76 KEKA 080400
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
900 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

PZZ455-475-081200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
900 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
518 
WHUS76 KEKA 080928
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
228 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

PZZ415-450-081730-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.260709T0600Z-260710T1800Z/
Humboldt Bay-
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
228 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-081730-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.260708T2100Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
228 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 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 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-475-081730-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
228 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
349 
WHUS76 KEKA 081627
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
927 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

PZZ455-475-090030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
927 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ415-450-090030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.260709T0600Z-260710T1800Z/
Humboldt Bay-
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
927 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6 
  to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-090030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.260708T2100Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
927 AM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 35 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 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
404 
WHUS76 KEKA 082153
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
253 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

PZZ475-090600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260709T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0024.260709T1200Z-260710T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
253 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt
  with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas around 9 feet. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and
  seas 9 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ415-450-090600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.260709T0600Z-260710T1800Z/
Humboldt Bay-
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
253 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6 
  to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-090600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
253 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-090600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
253 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40 
  kt and seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
528 
WHUS76 KEKA 090359
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
859 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

PZZ475-091200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260709T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0024.260709T1200Z-260710T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas around 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 11 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ415-450-091200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.260709T0600Z-260710T1800Z/
Humboldt Bay-
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
859 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-091200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
859 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-091200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
859 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
157 
WHUS76 KEKA 091208
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

PZZ475-092015-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260709T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0024.000000T0000Z-260710T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0025.260710T0000Z-260710T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.260709T1208Z-260710T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT
FRIDAY...


* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest 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 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ415-450-092015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1800Z/
Humboldt Bay-
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-092015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 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...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-092015-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
508 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
459 
WHUS76 KEKA 091618
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
918 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

PZZ475-100030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260710T0000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.260710T0000Z-260710T1500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
918 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with localized gusts
  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 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ415-450-100030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1800Z/
Humboldt Bay-
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
918 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-100030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
918 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40 
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-100030-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
918 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
456 
WHUS76 KEKA 092212
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
312 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

PZZ475-100615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-260710T0000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.260710T0000Z-260710T1500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
312 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ415-450-100615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1800Z/
Humboldt Bay-
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
312 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 4 to
  7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-100615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
312 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 40 
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-100615-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
312 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
617 
WHUS76 KEKA 100355
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

PZZ475-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260710T1500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
855 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ415-450-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1800Z/
Humboldt Bay-
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
855 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
855 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 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...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
855 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
729 
WHUS76 KEKA 100935
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
235 AM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

PZZ475-101500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260710T1500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
235 AM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ415-450-101745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260710T1800Z/
Humboldt Bay-
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
235 AM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-101745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
235 AM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-101745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
235 AM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
718 
WHUS76 KEKA 101900
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1200 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

PZZ470-102000-
/O.CAN.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1200 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

PZZ475-110300-
/O.EXA.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1200 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-110300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
1200 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
973 
WHUS76 KEKA 102142
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
242 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

PZZ455-110500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
242 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-110500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
242 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
523 
WHUS76 KEKA 110400
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
900 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

PZZ455-110500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
900 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-110500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
900 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
703 
WHUS76 KEKA 110521 AAA
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1021 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

PZZ455-111330-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0069.260711T0521Z-260712T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
1021 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-111330-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260711T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0069.260711T0521Z-260712T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1021 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous 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 Jul 7, 12:06 AM PDT, 2 hours 19 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Seasonable temperatures along the coast with persistent overnight and morning coastal stratus and through mid week.
  • A gradual warming trend is expected late this week and into the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 7, 12:06 AM PDT, 2 hours 19 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1206 AM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...
 - Seasonable temperatures along the coast with persistent
   overnight and morning coastal stratus and through mid week.

 - A gradual warming trend is expected late this week and into the
   weekend.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...Mostly diurnal, pervasive coastal stratus will
continue the pattern of low clouds, fog, and seasonal temperatures
along and near the coast Tuesday and Wednesday. Better chances
for clearing are expected Wednesday and Thursday along the coast.
Inland areas will see warm afternoon temperatures early this week
before a building high pressure system ushers in hotter
conditions for interior valleys by late in the week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...An upper level trough in the Pacific Northwest is
continuing to bring onshore flow leading to coastal stratus and
near normal summertime temperatures. Tuesday is expected to be
fairly similar to today with highs in the 90s in Trinity and lake
counties. Closer to the coast the marine layer may deepen
slightly and bring some slightly cooler temperatures to near
coastal areas such as Garberville and Gasquet. The immediate coast
is not expected to see much if any clearing. Wednesday the upper
level trough starts to move over the area and this may help mix
out some of the clouds at the coast and the near coastal areas may
start to see some warming.

High pressure is expected to start to build on Thursday and the
flow aloft in the Pacific Northwest becomes more zonal. This is
expected to warm temperatures another few degrees and help keep
the marine layer mixed out.

Friday and into the weekend the ensembles are showing the upper
level ridge retrograde slightly towards the west. The models are
not in great agreement on how far west this will go and this will
directly impact how quickly the heat will build in. Currently the
forecast only has a slight warmup. This is still the potential
for more warming, but is currently not looking all that hot and
only slightly above seasonal normals. MKK

&&

.AVIATION...LIFR CIGS continue this morning with the marine layer
firmly in place. The southerly winds are expected to push some
stratus north into KUKI once again as well. This afternoon CIGS
are expected lift at the coast, but any clearing at the immediate
coast is expected to be limited to less than hour. Tuesday night
the clouds are expected to expand again, although they may not
lower as much. Better chances for clearing are expected on
Wednesday. MKK

&&

.MARINE...The northerly winds have diminished, but still remain
around 15 to 20 kt in the outer waters. These are strongest south
of Cape Mendocino and especially in the lee of the Cape. These are
expected to increase again by Tuesday afternoon south of Cape
Mendocino. So have added a small craft advisory for this area. In
addition to the wind driven waves there are a couple of small
swells. One appears to be westerly and around 3 feet at 12
seconds. The second one is a southerly swell that is expected to
build to around 3 feet at 17 seconds by Tuesday morning. The
southerly swell is generally expected to continue through much of
the week.

Tuesday night through the work week the winds are expected to
remain in the 20 to 25 kt range in the outer waters. The inner
waters are expected to increase as well, but may be less
persistent and slower to increase. MKK

&&

.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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Sources

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