Beach Hazards Statement issued December 19 at 6:20AM PST until December 20 at 3:00PM 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...Through Friday afternoon. . * 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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 16 at 3:00AM PST until December 16 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to one foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.0 and 9.3 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 1 PM PST Monday. High tide is at 11:28 AM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay including parks and
Wind Advisory issued December 15 at 10:02PM PST until December 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt, mostly on high exposed ridges. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued December 15 at 10:02PM PST until December 16 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast mostly along exposed coastal headlands. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 15 at 10:01PM PST until December 16 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches along highway passes above 3000 feet. Higher amounts possible on high peaks. * WHERE...Trinity County above 2800 feet. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Chains may be required when traveling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...1 to 3 inches most likely along Highway 36 east of Forest Glen, on 299 around Buckhorn Summit, and on Highway 3 around Hayfork Summit. 2 to 5 inches most likely around Trinity Lake and 4 to 8 inches most likely on Highway 3 at Scott Mountain Summit.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 15 at 3:29AM PST until December 15 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 30. * WHERE...Southern Mendocino Interior, Mendocino Coast, and Southern Lake. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest temperatures focused in low valleys of Lake County.
Wind Advisory issued December 15 at 3:29AM PST until December 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt, mostly on high exposed ridges. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued December 15 at 3:29AM PST until December 16 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast mostly along exposed coastal headlands. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 15 at 3:16AM PST until December 16 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches along highway passes above 3000 feet. Higher amounts possible on high peaks. * WHERE...Trinity County above 2800 feet. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Chains may be required when traveling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...1 to 3 inches most likely along Highway 36 east of Forest Glen, on 299 around Buckhorn Summit, and on Highway 3 around Hayfork Summit. 2 to 5 inches most likely around Trinity Lake and 4 to 8 inches most likely on Highway
Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 15 at 2:26AM PST until December 15 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.0 and 9.3 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 1 PM PST Sunday. High tide is at 10:42 AM PST at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay including parks