NWS Eureka CAGL.W 0031September 30, 2026
Gale Warning: Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
The National Weather Service office in Eureka issued a gale warning for Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm, which was in force until 9:00 a.m. local time on October 1. It was the 31st gale warning the NWS office in Eureka issued in 2026.
ExpiredWarning
In force for 11.9 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Eureka CA
- Area
- Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 9:08 p.m. PDT, September 30, 2026
- Expires
- 9:00 a.m. PDT, October 1, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KEKA GL.W 0031
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday. * 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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