First published 9/18/2026, 10:09:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:30 PM

Small Craft Advisory for coastal waters near Eureka, CA

National Weather Service Eureka issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning 2026-09-18T21:45:00Z (2:45 PM PDT) and in effect through 2026-09-20T04:00:00Z (9:00 PM PDT) for coastal waters near Eureka, California. Mariners should expect hazardous wind and/or wave conditions for small vessels during the advisory period.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small craft advisories warn of winds and seas that can endanger small vessels, fishing operations, and nearshore boating activities. Recreational and commercial mariners should alter plans, avoid exposed waters, or use proper safety measures until conditions ease.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 2:45PM PDT until September 20 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

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