Beach Hazards Statement issued February 19 at 2:57PM PST until February 22 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Friday night. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 12:10PM PST until February 19 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...South-southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally up to 60 mph over the more prominent higher terrain. * WHERE...Del Norte County, Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 15 at 9:10PM PST until February 16 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Wind Advisory issued February 13 at 5:48PM PST until February 14 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Southern Lake. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to better mix to lower elevations this evening with gusts over 25 to 35 mph around Clear Lake.
Flood Warning issued February 13 at 7:30PM PST until February 14 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County. For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Russian River near Hopland. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding of Highway 175 is expected at the approaches to the Russian River bridge. Expect flooding of cropland on the right bank of river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM PST Thursday the stage was 15 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet
Gale Warning issued February 12 at 8:14PM PST until February 13 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 12 at 8:14PM PST until February 15 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Gale Warning issued February 12 at 8:14PM PST until February 13 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Flood Watch issued February 12 at 2:28PM PST until February 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Lake and Southern Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A frontal system will progress across the area late Wednesday night through Thursday. 1.5 to 3.0 inches of rain is most likely over 24 hours. High resolution models indicate periods of
Winter Storm Warning issued February 12 at 2:24PM PST until February 14 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected for elevations above 2000 feet. 3 to 8 in along high elevations of Highways 299, 36 and 3. 8 to 18 inches along high mountain peaks. * WHERE...Trinity County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Chains may be required over high passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will begin as low as 1500 feet early Thursday morning but will quickly rise above 4000 feet during the day.