NWS Eureka CAGL.W 0032October 8, 2026
Gale Warning: Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
The National Weather Service office in Eureka issued a gale warning for Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm, in force until 9:00 a.m. local time on October 11. It was the 32nd gale warning the NWS office in Eureka issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued9:45 p.m. PDT, October 8, 2026
In force from9:00 a.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
Expires9:00 a.m. PDT, October 11, 2026
In force for 2 days
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Eureka CA
- Area
- Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 9:45 p.m. PDT, October 8, 2026
- In force from
- 9:00 a.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
- Expires
- 9:00 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...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 9 AM PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday. * 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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