WWA Summary for Gale Warning Issued by EKA

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
218 AM PDT Sat Aug 8 2026

PZZ475-081730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-260808T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0027.260808T2200Z-260810T1700Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
218 AM PDT Sat Aug 8 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
218 AM PDT Sat Aug 8 2026

PZZ470-081730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-260808T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0027.260808T2200Z-260811T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
218 AM PDT Sat Aug 8 2026

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
227 AM PDT Sat Aug 8 2026

PZZ356-376-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-260811T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0015.260808T2100Z-260811T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
227 AM PDT Sat Aug 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and steep short period seas 6 to 9 ft.
  For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
  45 kt and very steep hazardous seas 9 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory for all of the area through
  Saturday morning. Gales develop each afternoon and evening
  Saturday through Monday south of Port Orford and within 40 nm
  of shore, with Small Craft Advisory conditions elsewhere.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Monday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.

&&

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