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Storm Warning 3, NWS Eureka, CA

February 20, 2026

NWS Eureka, CA issued this storm warning at Feb 20, 2026, 10:20 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 20, 2026, 10:20 AM PST (18:20 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 22, 2026, 4:00 AM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

524 
WHUS76 KEKA 201820
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1020 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

PZZ470-210230-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.260220T2100Z-260221T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0006.260221T0600Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0300Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SR.A.0002.260221T1500Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T1500Z-260222T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1020 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt 
  and seas 20 to 25 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 4 
  AM PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST 
  this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-210230-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0006.260221T0600Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0900Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.260221T0000Z-260221T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.SR.A.0002.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1020 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 
  10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM 
  PST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-210230-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.260221T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0006.260221T0900Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0600Z-260222T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1020 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 PM PST this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-210230-
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0006.260221T0900Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.260221T0300Z-260221T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1020 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts 
  up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 1 PM PST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
561 
WHUS76 KEKA 202246
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
246 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

PZZ470-210700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0300Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T1500Z-260222T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
246 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt 
  and seas 20 to 25 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 4 
  AM PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST 
  this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-210700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.260221T0000Z-260221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0900Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
246 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 
  10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-210700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.260221T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0600Z-260222T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
246 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-210700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.260221T0300Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
246 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts 
  up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 1 PM PST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
713 
WHUS76 KEKA 210302
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
702 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

PZZ470-211115-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T0300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T1500Z-260222T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
702 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Storm Warning,
  south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts to 60 kt and seas 20 to 25 
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Saturday. For the 
  Storm Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0900Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
702 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
  localized gusts to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For 
  the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 
  kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-211115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0600Z-260222T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
702 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
  localized gusts to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to
  35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-211115-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
702 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
  localized gusts to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 1 PM PST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
453 
WHUS76 KEKA 210555
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
955 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

PZZ450-211400-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0600Z-260222T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
955 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with localized gusts to 55 
  kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0900Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
955 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
  localized gusts to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
  and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  south winds 25 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-211400-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T1500Z-260222T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
955 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with
  localized gusts to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Storm
  Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts to 60 kt and seas 
  19 to 24 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Saturday. For the 
  Storm Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-211400-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
955 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
  localized gusts to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  localized gusts to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 1 PM PST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
022 
WHUS76 KEKA 210711
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1111 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

PZZ475-211515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0900Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1111 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
  localized gusts to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts to 55 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST Saturday. For the 
  Storm Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-211515-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T1500Z-260222T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1111 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with
  localized gusts to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Storm
  Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts to 60 kt and seas 
  19 to 24 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Saturday. For the 
  Storm Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-211515-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1111 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
  localized gusts to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  localized gusts to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 1 PM PST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-211515-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1111 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with localized gusts to 55 
  kt and seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
473 
WHUS76 KEKA 210840
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1240 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

PZZ475-211645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T0900Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1240 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 13 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST 
  Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-211645-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T1500Z-260222T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1240 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds around 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 19 to 24 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-211645-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1240 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM 
  PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST this 
  morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-211645-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1240 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
843 
WHUS76 KEKA 211038
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
238 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

PZZ470-211845-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T1500Z-260222T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
238 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds around 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 19 to 24 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Storm Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-211845-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
238 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST 
  Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-211845-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
238 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM 
  PST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST this 
  morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ450-211845-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
238 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
179 
WHUS76 KEKA 211453
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
653 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

PZZ470-212300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T1500Z-260222T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
653 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  19 to 24 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-212300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260221T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
653 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-212300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
653 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Storm Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST 
  Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-212300-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
653 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
732 
WHUS76 KEKA 211912
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1112 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

PZZ450-220315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1112 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-220315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1112 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds around 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ455-220315-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1112 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-220315-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1112 AM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  19 to 24 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
864 
WHUS76 KEKA 212054
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1254 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

PZZ475-220500-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260221T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.260221T2100Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0007.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1254 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet expected. For the 
  Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 13 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday. 
  For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ470-220500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1254 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with 
  gusts up to 60 kt and seas 19 to 24 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 17 to 21 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the 
  Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-220500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1254 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-220500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1254 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
304 
WHUS76 KEKA 212330
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

PZZ470-220730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with 
  gusts up to 60 kt and seas 19 to 24 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 17 to 21 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the 
  Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-220730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 13 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the 
  Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-220730-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-220730-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
253 
WHUS76 KEKA 220651
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1051 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

PZZ470-221500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0006.260222T1200Z-260223T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1051 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 40 to 45 kt with 
  gusts up to 60 kt and seas 18 to 23 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the 
  Gale Warning, from 4 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-221500-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1051 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 14 to 18 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the 
  Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-221500-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T1900Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
1051 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

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Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1051 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 19, 11:02 PM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt12 hr
Feb 19, 11:13 PM PSTWinter Storm WatchEKA12 hr
Feb 20, 10:20 AM PSTGale WarningEKA59 hr
Feb 20, 10:20 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA21 hr
Feb 20, 10:34 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt47 hr
Feb 20, 10:34 AM PSTWind AdvisoryEKAHumboldt, Mendocino47 hr
Feb 20, 11:11 AM PSTWinter Storm WarningEKA52 hr

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Sources

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