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

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.

&&

$$

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.

&&

$$

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