NWS Eureka CAGL.W 0032October 9, 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, in force until 2:00 a.m. local time on October 12. It was the 32nd gale warning the NWS office in Eureka issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued2:59 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
In force from9:00 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
Expires2:00 a.m. PDT, October 12, 2026
In force for 2 days
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
- 2:59 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
- In force from
- 9:00 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
- Expires
- 2:00 a.m. PDT, October 12, 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 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.
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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