Storm Warning Issued for Waters Off Cape Mendocino to Point Arena 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for offshore waters between Cape Mendocino and Point Arena, with wind gusts up to 55 knots and seas reaching 19 feet.
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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 in Eureka, CA has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of Northern California. This alert follows a progression of hazardous marine conditions, including an initial Small Craft Advisory and a subsequent Gale Warning, as a powerful weather system moves through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena, CA, extending from 10 to 60 nautical miles offshore (Zone PZZ475).
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to remain in port, alter course to avoid the most dangerous areas, and secure vessels for severe conditions. The National Weather Service warns that very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate in stages:
- Small Craft Advisory Period: South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.
- Gale Warning Period: Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet.
- Storm Warning Period: South winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet.
Timeline
- Small Craft Advisory: In effect from 4:00 PM Friday to 1:00 AM PST Saturday.
- Gale Warning: In effect from 1:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST Saturday.
- Storm Warning: In effect from 1:00 PM Saturday to 4:00 AM PST Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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