Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued December 22 at 9:01PM PST until December 23 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 22, 2024 - 9:01pm
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 16 to 19 feet expected. For the Gale Warning,
south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 16 to
21 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 13 to 18
feet.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 6 AM to 3 PM PST
Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Monday to 1 AM PST
Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA