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Small Craft Advisory 82, NWS Eureka, CA

September 12, 2026

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Sep 12, 2026, 2:55 PM PDT. It took effect at Sep 13, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 12, 2026, 2:55 PM PDT (21:55 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 13, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT
Expired
Sep 17, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

483 
WHUS76 KEKA 122155
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
255 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

PZZ470-130600-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1000Z-260915T0400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
255 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-130600-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T0100Z-260915T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
255 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
164 
WHUS76 KEKA 130346
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

PZZ470-131200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1000Z-260915T0400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
846 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected. 

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-131200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T0100Z-260915T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
846 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO
9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected. 

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
259 
WHUS76 KEKA 130950
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 AM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

PZZ470-131800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1000Z-260915T0400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6 
  to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-131800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T0100Z-260915T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
250 AM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
800 
WHUS76 KEKA 131523
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
823 AM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

PZZ470-132330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1000Z-260915T0400Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
823 AM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-132330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T0100Z-260915T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
823 AM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
425 
WHUS76 KEKA 132059
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
159 PM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

PZZ455-140500-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1900Z-260915T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
159 PM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-140500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1000Z-260916T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
159 PM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-140500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T0100Z-260916T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
159 PM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
783 
WHUS76 KEKA 140404
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
904 PM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

PZZ455-141215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1900Z-260915T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
904 PM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-141215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1000Z-260916T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
904 PM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with localized gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-141215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
904 PM PDT Sun Sep 13 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts up to 40 kt
  and seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
596 
WHUS76 KEKA 140952
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
252 AM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

PZZ455-141800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1900Z-260915T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
252 AM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-141800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1000Z-260916T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
252 AM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-141800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
252 AM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 40 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
822 
WHUS76 KEKA 141518
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
818 AM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

PZZ450-142330-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T2100Z-260915T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
818 AM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 
  CA out 10 nm. Strongest beyond 5 NM and 

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-142330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.260914T1900Z-260915T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
818 AM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-142330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
818 AM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-142330-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
818 AM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
646 
WHUS76 KEKA 142156
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

PZZ450-150600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
256 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 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...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-150600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
256 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-150600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
256 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-150600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
256 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
371 
WHUS76 KEKA 150354
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
854 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

PZZ450-151200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
854 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 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...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-151200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
854 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-151200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
854 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-151200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
854 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
065 
WHUS76 KEKA 151026
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
326 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

PZZ450-151830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
326 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-151830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
326 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...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...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-151830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
326 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-151830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
326 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
176 
WHUS76 KEKA 151512
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
812 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

PZZ450-152315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
812 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-152315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
812 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-152315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
812 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-152315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
812 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
869 
WHUS76 KEKA 152122
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
222 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

PZZ470-160530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
222 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-160530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
222 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-160530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
222 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-160530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
222 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
155 
WHUS76 KEKA 160351
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
851 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

PZZ450-161200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
851 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-161200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
851 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ470-161200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
851 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-161200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
851 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
469 
WHUS76 KEKA 161009
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
309 AM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

PZZ450-161600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
309 AM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
309 AM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
309 AM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
309 AM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
201 
WHUS76 KEKA 161558
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
858 AM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

PZZ450-161700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260916T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
858 AM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...


$$

PZZ455-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
858 AM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
858 AM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
832 
WHUS76 KEKA 162140
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
240 PM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

PZZ455-170300-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
240 PM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-170545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
240 PM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-170545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
240 PM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
693 
WHUS76 KEKA 170406
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
906 PM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

PZZ470-171000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
906 PM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-171000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
906 PM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
438 
WHUS76 KEKA 171012
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
312 AM PDT Thu Sep 17 2026

PZZ470-475-171115-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260917T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
312 AM PDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

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 Sep 12, 12:46 PM PDT, 2 hours 9 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * Red Flag Warning in effect for all towns and areas within Lake County Saturday for critical fire weather of strong winds and low relative humidity. * Elevated fire danger for all interior areas this afternoon and evening. * Chances for light rainfall for Del Norte and northern Humboldt this evening and overnight. * Dry, near-normal conditions return early next week.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 12, 12:46 PM PDT, 2 hours 9 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION...UPDATED
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1246 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Red Flag Warning in effect for all towns and areas within Lake
  County Saturday for critical fire weather of strong winds and low
  relative humidity.

* Elevated fire danger for all interior areas this afternoon and
  evening.

* Chances for light rainfall for Del Norte and northern Humboldt
  this evening and overnight.

* Dry, near-normal conditions return early next week.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...Cooler temperatures are expected through into the
weekend. Light rain is possible for the Del Norte and northern
Humboldt today and tonight. Westerly to northwesterly winds will
bring elevated to critical fire danger for the interior this
afternoon and evening.

&&

.DISCUSSION...A trough and associated front will enter the area
today, considerably lowering interior temperatures to the 70s and
80s. The front will also bring a chance for rain to Del Norte and
Humboldt Counties. Del Norte has around an 80-90% chance to see
measurable rain, while northern Humboldt has around a 30-50%
chance. The chance for wetting rain (over 0.1") is around 10-30%
in northern Humboldt north of Eureka and 60-80% in Del Norte.
There is some instability modeled with this system, which may
allow for a thunderstorm to develop in an especially strong
shower. Because this will be showery, some areas can see locally
higher precipitation, perhaps as high as a half inch in areas of
Del Norte.

Post frontal westerly winds will strengthen this afternoon for the
eastern portions of the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph are
likely for much eastern Lake County, eastern Mendocino, and the
Trinity River Valley in eastern Trinity County. This will elevate
fire weather concerns, particularly over Lake County where the
strongest winds will coincide with dry conditions. A Red Flag
Warning is in effect for Lake County today, but elevated fire
weather conditions will exist for all the interior areas listed
above. There are also chances this fire threat continues Sunday
night and Monday for the far eastern portions of the area. See the
Fire Weather section below.

An omega-block pattern is likely to develop right off the Pacific
Northwest coast, with troughing remaining far east and far west.
Slightly over half of ensemble members do show an elongated
positively tilted trough or cutoff low over the area Wednesday.
This will contain little moisture and may only result in a slightly
deepened marine layer and perhaps some modest instability in the
higher terrain. Regardless, a dry, near-normal pattern looks likely
for the following week as the omega block stalls the storm track
for NW California. /JB

&&

.AVIATION...(18Z TAFs)...A front is approaching NW California
early this afternoon bringing in mid to high level cloud cover.
Breezy west-northwest winds are likely this afternoon and evening
over interior areas, including UKI. Winds aloft may continue
overnight over Trinity, eastern Mendocino, and Lake Counties which
will may lead to areas of low level wind shear and wave cloud
activity is already being observed. Generally light rain is likely
this evening and overnight for the coastal terminals with MVFR
ceilings likely during periods of rain. Brief IFR conditions are
possible should a heavier rain shower move near a terminal. The
marine layer is likely to remain disrupted as this front moves
overhead and widespread stratus reformation is unlikely. /JB

&&

.MARINE...An incoming front has weakened northerly winds and seas
have subsided significantly. A mid period south swell at around
3-4 ft along with these subsiding wind waves dominate the sea
state. South winds will increase this evening and overnight right
along the Humboldt and Del Norte Coasts with gusts of 15 to 20
kts. Elsewhere, winds remain light at less than 10 kts through
Sunday evening. Sunday night into Monday, northerly winds increase
again with near-gale to gale force winds force winds possible for
the outer waters by Monday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...A troughing pattern has brought breezier winds,
much cooler temperatures, and a deeper marine layer. Wetting rain
is possible for Del Norte and far northern Humboldt. Stronger
winds are forecast this afternoon and evening and gusts up to 35
mph are possible in Lake, southern Mendocino, and eastern Trinity
Counties, especially for higher, N-S orientated terrain. RH will
rise with this onshore push of winds to the 20s and 30s, but much
stronger wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph will support critical fire
weather conditions, particularly in Lake County. In the few hours
before the winds increase, hot and dry conditions are possible,
increasing the likelihood of critical fire weather conditions for
Lake County. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Lake County until
2 AM Sunday. Other areas outside Lake County will still see
elevated fire danger, including eastern Mendocino and Trinity
County, despite not being within the Red Flag Warning area.

Winds ease Sunday and RHs increase slightly into the high 20s to the
high 30s for the eastern interior. Areas closer to the coast could
see afternoon RHs in the 50s with a much deeper marine layer. Sunday
night into Monday, an increase of northerly winds down the Central
Valley may elevate fire conditions again for the eastern portions
of the area, particularly eastern Lake County should the winds
end up on the stronger end. RH does trend upwards, so critical
conditions may be localized and brief.

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Red Flag Warning until 2 AM PDT Sunday for CAZ418>421.

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.