Storm Warning Issued for Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino Through Sunday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Eureka CA has issued a Storm Warning for offshore waters, forecasting winds up to 45 kt and seas up to 25 feet starting Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern California Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Eureka CA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern California Coast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Eureka, CA, has issued a Storm Warning for offshore waters. This alert follows a progression of hazardous marine conditions, including an active Small Craft Advisory and an upcoming Gale Warning. The Storm Warning is classified under the NWS alert type code SRW.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects the marine region from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino, California, extending from 10 to 60 nautical miles offshore.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm's path, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. The response level is categorized as "Avoid" due to the potential for vessel damage or capsizing.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly over the next 48 hours:
- Storm Warning Period: South winds of 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt. Seas are expected to reach 20 to 25 feet.
- Gale Warning Period: South winds of 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas between 11 to 16 feet.
- Small Craft Advisory Period: South winds of 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas between 7 to 9 feet.
Impacts include very strong winds and hazardous seas that could capsize or damage vessels while significantly reducing visibility.
Timeline
- Small Craft Advisory: In effect until 7:00 PM PST Friday evening.
- Gale Warning: In effect from 7:00 PM Friday evening to 7:00 AM PST Saturday.
- Storm Warning: In effect from 7:00 AM Saturday to 4:00 AM PST Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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