Alert archive / California / High Wind Watches in 2017
High Wind Watch 5, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this high wind watch at Feb 19, 2017, 4:06 PM PST for Humboldt County, Mendocino County, Trinity County, California. It took effect at Feb 20, 2017, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2017, 4:06 PM PST (00:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 20, 2017, 4:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 20, 2017, 3:40 PM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
Counties Humboldt County, CA, Mendocino County, CA, Trinity County, CA
The radar
The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 241 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 756 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 110 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 428 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
118 WWUS76 KEKA 200006 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 406 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017 .A series of storm systems will bring increasing southerly winds to the area tonight and again late Monday afternoon and Monday night. CAZ104>106-201315- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.170220T0300Z-170220T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.A.0005.170221T0000Z-170221T1200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior- 406 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WINDS...South winds increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 to 60 mph over exposed coastal headlands and higher inland ridges tonight. After a brief lull during the middle of the day Monday, south winds will increase again late Monday and Monday night with speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 50 to 70 mph over exposed coastal headlands and higher inland ridges. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Ridges near Petrolia, Honeydew, Ettersberg, Willow Creek, Orleans, Garberville, and Bridgeville. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...Higher elevations of 101, 299, 96, and 36. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph,or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ CAZ101>103-201315- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.170220T0300Z-170220T1500Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast- 406 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM MONDAY... * WINDS...South winds increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 50 mph over exposed coastal headlands and inland ridges tonight. Stronger winds are possible late Monday and Monday night. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Crescent City and Gasquet. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...101 and 199. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. $$ CAZ107>111-113-201315- /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.A.0005.170221T0000Z-170221T1200Z/ Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 406 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WINDS...South winds will increase late Monday and Monday night with speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 50 to 70 mph over exposed coastal headlands and higher inland ridges. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Ridges near Burnt Ranch, Hayfork, Ruth,Point Arena, Legget, Laytonville, and Covelo. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...101, 3, and 162. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph,or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
4 follow-up statements
983 WWUS76 KEKA 200319 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 719 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017 .A series of storms will bring strong southerly winds to the area tonight and again late Monday afternoon through Monday night. CAZ104>106-201300- /O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170220T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0018.170220T0400Z-170220T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0005.170221T0000Z-170221T1200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior- 719 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST MONDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 8 AM PST Monday. * WINDS...southerly gusts increasing to 50 to 60 mph late tonight through early Monday morning. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Kneeland and the exposed ridges near Petrolia, Honeydew, Ettersberg, Willow Creek, Orleans, Garberville, and Bridgeville. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...299 near Berry Summit and route 36. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ101-103-201300- /O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170220T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0018.170220T0800Z-170220T1600Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast- 719 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM PST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Monday. * WINDS...southerly gusts increasing to 40 to 50 mph late tonight through early Monday morning. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Crescent City...Arcata...Eureka...Trinidad and Fortuna. * HIGHWAY IMPACTED...101. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ102-201300- /O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170220T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0018.170220T0800Z-170220T1600Z/ Del Norte Interior- 719 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM PST MONDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Monday. * WINDS...southerly gusts around 55 mph developing late tonight through Monday morning. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Above 1500 feet. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...199. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ107>111-113-201300- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0005.170221T0000Z-170221T1200Z/ Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 719 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WINDS...South winds will increase late Monday and Monday night with speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 50 to 60 mph over exposed coastal headlands and higher inland ridges. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Ridges near Burnt Ranch, Hayfork, Ruth,Point Arena, Legget, Laytonville, and Covelo.. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...101, 3, and 162. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map $$
498 WWUS76 KEKA 200958 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 158 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 .A series of storms will bring strong southerly winds to the area tonight and again late Monday afternoon through Monday night. CAZ104>106-202330- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170220T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0005.170221T0000Z-170221T1200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior- 158 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING ABOVE 1500 FEET... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WINDS...southerly gusts increasing to 50 to 60 mph early this morning. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Kneeland and the exposed ridges near Petrolia, Honeydew, Ettersberg, Willow Creek, Orleans, Garberville, and Bridgeville. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...299 near Berry Summit and route 36. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map $$ CAZ101-103-201600- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170220T1600Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast- 158 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WINDS...southerly gusts increasing to 40 to 50 mph early this morning. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Crescent City...Arcata...Eureka...Trinidad and Fortuna. * HIGHWAY IMPACTED...101. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map $$ CAZ102-201600- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170220T1600Z/ Del Norte Interior- 158 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WINDS...southerly gusts around 55 mph developing early this morning. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Above 1500 feet. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...199. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map $$ CAZ107>111-113-202330- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0005.170221T0000Z-170221T1200Z/ Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 158 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WINDS...South winds will increase late Monday and Monday night with speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 50 to 60 mph over exposed coastal headlands and higher inland ridges. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Ridges near Burnt Ranch, Hayfork, Ruth,Point Arena, Legget, Laytonville, and Covelo.. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...101, 3, and 162. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map $$
171 WWUS76 KEKA 201611 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 811 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 .A series of storms will bring strong southerly winds to the area tonight and again late Monday afternoon through Monday night. CAZ104>106-210015- /O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170220T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0005.170221T0000Z-170221T1200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior- 811 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WINDS...After a brief lull during the middle of the day today, south winds will increase again late today and tonight with speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 50 to 70 mph over exposed coastal headlands and higher inland ridges. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Ridges near Petrolia, Honeydew, Ettersberg, Willow Creek, Orleans, Garberville, and Bridgeville. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...Higher elevations of 101, 299, 96, and 36. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph,or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ CAZ101>103-201715- /O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170220T1600Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast- 811 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Gusty winds along the ridgetops will gradually diminish today. $$ CAZ107>111-113-210015- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0005.170221T0000Z-170221T1200Z/ Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 811 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WINDS...South winds will increase late Monday and Monday night with speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 50 to 70 mph over exposed coastal headlands and higher inland ridges. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Ridges near Burnt Ranch, Hayfork, Ruth,Point Arena, Legget, Laytonville, and Covelo. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...101, 3, and 162. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map $$
360 WWUS76 KEKA 202340 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 340 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 .A developing storm system will bring a return of strong southerly winds to the area tonight early Tuesday. Winds will diminish from south to north Tuesday morning. CAZ104>108-110-111-211245- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0005.170221T0000Z-170221T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0004.170221T0300Z-170221T1700Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- 340 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM TUESDAY... * WINDS...South winds will increase again tonight with speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 50 to 70 mph over exposed coastal headlands and higher inland ridges. Elsewhere, south winds will increase to 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Near Petrolia, Honeydew, Ettersberg, Willow Creek, Orleans, Garberville, Bridgeville, Weaverville, Burnt Ranch, Trinity Center, Hayfork. Ruth, Legget, and Laytonville. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...Portions of 101, 299, 96, 36, 3, and 162. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. $$ CAZ101-102-211245- /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0004.170221T0300Z-170221T1700Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior- 340 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM TUESDAY... * WINDS...South winds will increase again tonight with speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 50 to 70 mph over exposed coastal headlands and higher inland ridges. Elsewhere, south winds will increase to 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Crescent City and Gasquet. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...Portions of 101 and 199. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. $$ CAZ109-113-211245- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0005.170221T0000Z-170221T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.170221T0300Z-170221T1700Z/ Mendocino Coast-Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 340 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM TUESDAY... * WINDS...South winds will increase again tonight with speeds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of 45 to 55 mph. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Point Arena, Ukiah, and Hopland. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...Portions of 1 and 101. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. $$ CAZ103-112-211245- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.170221T0300Z-170221T1700Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- 340 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM TUESDAY... * WINDS...South winds will increase again tonight with speeds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of 45 to 55 mph. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, Boonville, and Comptche. * HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...Portions of 101 and 128. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 4:06 PM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 3 hr |
| Feb 19, 7:19 PM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 13 hr |
| Feb 19, 9:16 PM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 18 hr | |
| Feb 20, 4:33 AM PST | River Flood Warning | EKA | Mendocino | 37 hr |
| Feb 20, 9:00 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 6 hr | |
| Feb 20, 11:58 AM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 12 hr | |
| Feb 20, 2:48 PM PST | River Flood Watch | EKA | Mendocino | 5 hr |
| Feb 20, 3:06 PM PST | Gale Warning | EKA | 18 hr | |
| Feb 20, 3:40 PM PST | High Wind Warning | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity | 10 hr |
| Feb 20, 3:40 PM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino | 17 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.