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PZZ410 1057 Pm Pdt Wed Mar 27 2024
a marine weather statement has been issued for the following areas - . Coastal waters from cape mendocino to pt. Arena ca out 10 nm - . Coastal waters from pt. St. George to cape mendocino ca out 10 nm - . Humboldt bay - . Humboldt bay bar - . Waters from cape mendocino to pt. Arena ca from 10 to 60 nm - . Waters from pt. St. George to cape mendocino ca from 10 to 60 nm - .
at 1056 pm pdt, doppler radar indicated strong Thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These Thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 nm northwest of cape mendocino to 37 nm southwest of eureka, moving northeast at 25 knots.
precautionary/preparedness actions - .
water spouts are possible along with stronger Thunderstorms - .locally higher waves - .and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots - .locally higher waves - .and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
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PZZ400 854 Am Pdt Sat May 4 2024
Synopsis for northern california waters - West winds are developing behind a cold front moving east this morning. Gusty and sudden westerly wind gusts to 25 kt are possible today with convective showers. Combined wave heights do not rise above 10 feet until Tuesday night.

FXUS66 KEKA 042113 AFDEKA

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Eureka CA 213 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024

SYNOPSIS
A stout front brought rain and slushy snow to elevations above 2500 feet. A cold air mass approaches and could bring thunderstorms and hail to the coast this evening.



DISCUSSION
A deep upper level trough brought cold fronts through the are this morning. Bands of precipitation have distributed beneficial amounts of rain across the CWA Over the last 24 hours, accumulations have totaled over 3 inches for coastal Del Norte and Del Norte interior. Klamath has reported 3.39 inches while the interior at Gasquet, 3.18 inches. Arcata airport has reported 2.80 inches while the rest of Humboldt has received around 2 inches. Lesser amounts in Lake county, 0.96 at Konocti and 1.55 inches at Soda Creek. Mendocino has faired well for this time of year with 1.83 at McGuires and 2.44 inches at South Leggett. In summation, we have received beneficial rain and are several magnitudes greater than the normal values for early May. Antecedent rainfall was minimal before this system and so flooding was not an issue.

This approaching low has a cold core and could cause wintry weather to extend through the evening. Reports of snow at 2700 feet this morning confirmed the previous forecast snow levels and with model soundings showing instability and southerly flow, thunderstorms and possibly small hail are possible if day heating of the ground supplies lift to the overrunning cold air mass. The winter weather advisory has been extended through this evening for elevations above 2500 feet as wet snow has already been reported and temperatures are expected to drop. Colder to much colder than average tempertures will remain in place through the weekend and into next week. Near freezing to freezing temperatures for some interior valleys are forecast, but expected fog and lingering cloud cover will hold the temperature up for some valleys over the next couple of nights.
Zonal flow followed by a weak shortwave on Monday will bring more unsettled weather and drizzle to light rain. A pronounced ridge of high pressure will then begin building in mid to late next week, and there is growing probability for the warmest interior valleys to exceed 85 degrees through that period. /JJW /EYS

Aviation
Through this TAF period, the region will continue to experience isolated post frontal showers. Winds have also turned more northwesterly. Scattered thunderstorms may be possible this afternoon and evening, as well, with the threat of small hail at the coastal terminals. MVFR to low VFR ceilings can be expected into tonight while showers taper off. Some low level cloud development may occur for the Russian River Valley into early tomorrow morning.

Marine
After the passage of a cold front this morning, gusty northwest winds will become confined to the southern waters with the potential for thunderstorm development this afternoon. Steep wind waves are expected in response later today through Sunday as lingering showers dissipate. Combined seas today are forecast to be 5-7 feet with 7-9 second periods through the weekend before a long period northwest swell fills in early next week. Strong northerlies combined with another steep northwest swell by Tuesday night or Wednesday may produce combined seas exceeding 10 feet. A few persistent northwest swells for the next several days will play a factor in combined wave height increasing by mid-week.

EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...
Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM PDT this afternoon for CAZ102-105>108-111.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until midnight PDT tonight for PZZ475.

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Cape Mendocino
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Sat -- 03:10 AM PDT     1.22 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 04:23 AM PDT     Moonrise
Sat -- 06:12 AM PDT     Sunrise
Sat -- 08:45 AM PDT     4.66 feet High Tide
Sat -- 03:05 PM PDT     0.32 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 04:30 PM PDT     Moonset
Sat -- 08:17 PM PDT     Sunset
Sat -- 09:26 PM PDT     5.67 feet High Tide
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Punta Gorda
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Sat -- 12:09 AM PDT     -1.05 knots Max Ebb
Sat -- 03:46 AM PDT     0.00 knots Slack
Sat -- 04:22 AM PDT     Moonrise
Sat -- 06:12 AM PDT     Sunrise
Sat -- 06:37 AM PDT     0.93 knots Max Flood
Sat -- 09:31 AM PDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Sat -- 12:23 PM PDT     -1.13 knots Max Ebb
Sat -- 03:56 PM PDT     0.00 knots Slack
Sat -- 04:30 PM PDT     Moonset
Sat -- 06:56 PM PDT     1.12 knots Max Flood
Sat -- 08:16 PM PDT     Sunset
Sat -- 09:58 PM PDT     -0.00 knots Slack
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