First published 9/18/2026, 10:06:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:06:15 PM

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

The National Weather Service office in Eureka, CA issued a Small Craft Advisory covering the Eureka coastal area beginning September 18 at 14:45 PDT (published 2026-09-18T21:45:00Z) and continuing through September 20 at 21:00 PDT. The advisory indicates conditions hazardous to small vessels on local coastal waters.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The 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: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small Craft Advisories warn of hazardous marine conditions (e.g., higher winds and seas) that can endanger small boats and coastal operations. Mariners, commercial operators, and recreational boaters in the Eureka, CA coastal area should heed the advisory and adjust plans accordingly.

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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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