Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued May 22 at 2:54PM PDT until May 23 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 13 feet. For the Hazardous
Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet and
north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM
PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA