NWS Eureka CAGL.W 0032October 10, 2026
Gale Warning: Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm
The National Weather Service office in Eureka issued a gale warning for Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm, in force until 4:00 a.m. local time on October 11. It was the 32nd gale warning the NWS office in Eureka issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued3:18 p.m. PDT, October 10, 2026
In force3:18 p.m. PDT, October 10, 2026
Expires4:00 a.m. PDT, October 11, 2026
In force for 12.7 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Eureka CA
- Area
- Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:18 p.m. PDT, October 10, 2026
- Expires
- 4:00 a.m. PDT, October 11, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KEKA GL.W 0032
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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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