Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 9 at 8:26AM PDT until October 9 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 8:26am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 8 to 11 feet and north winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35
kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 9 PM PDT this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM
PDT Saturday.
* 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 Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov