Moderate Hazardous Seas Warning | Effective 10/09/2026 14:59

Headline: 
Hazardous Seas Warning issued October 9 at 2:59PM PDT until October 9 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 9, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires: 
October 9, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 feet and north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 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 2 AM PDT 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 Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov