Storm Warning

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
622 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ820-221615-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
622 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S winds 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 26 ft. Chance of
rain.
.SUN...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.TUE...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.WED...N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.THU...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft.

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

PZZ475-220730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260222T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0007.260222T1200Z-260222T1900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
330 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. For the Gale
  Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
  seas 13 to 17 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the
  Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 11 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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