Alert archive / California / High Surf Warnings in 2019
High Surf Warning 1, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this high surf warning at Jan 15, 2019, 2:23 PM PST for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California. It took effect at Jan 17, 2019, 5:00 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr. 17 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 15, 2019, 2:23 PM PST (22:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 17, 2019, 5:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 17, 2019, 8:22 PM PST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA, Mendocino County, CA
The radar
The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:26 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 7:20 AM PST | HAIL 0.25 | Mckinleyville, CA | FACEBOOK REPORT AND PICTURE OF HAIL LESS THAN 0.50 INCHES. HAIL ALSO DAMAGED THIN COVERING OF GREENHOUSE. LOCATION IS APPROXIMATED. |
| Jan 17, 7:22 AM PST | HAIL 0.25 | 1 Nw Mckinleyville, CA | SMALL HAIL QUICKLY FELL FOR A FEW MINUTES WITH AREA ROADWAYS AND PARKING LOTS COMPLETELY COVERED. |
| Jan 17, 7:22 AM PST | HAIL 0.25 | 1 Nw Mckinleyville, CA | |
| Jan 17, 7:30 AM PST | HIGH SURF | 1 Wsw Shelter Cove, CA | TIME ESTIMATED: 8 HOUSES WERE DAMAGED ALONG LOWER PACIFIC DR. DAMAGE SEVERITY VARIED AMONG THE HOUSES. NUMEROUS WINDOWS AND GLASS DOORS WERE BROKEN LEADING TO WATER ENTERING SOME OF THE STRUCTURES, FENCES AND DECKS WERE DESTROYED, AND PROPANE TANKS WERE DISLOD |
| Jan 17, 7:51 AM PST | HAIL 0.25 | 1 Nw Mckinleyville, CA | SMALL HAIL BRIEFLY MIXED WITH HEAVY RAIN (15 SECONDS MAX). DID NOT ACCUMULATE ON ROADWAYS. |
| Jan 17, 7:51 AM PST | HAIL 0.25 | 1 Nw Mckinleyville, CA | |
| Jan 17, 11:00 AM PST | HAIL 0.25 | 1 E Fairhaven, CA | PERIODIC HAIL IN THE THUNDERSTORM FROM 11:00 THROUGH 11:15 IN THIS GENERAL AREA. MIXED WITH RAIN. |
| Jan 17, 11:00 AM PST | HAIL 0.25 | Cutten, CA | |
| Jan 17, 11:09 AM PST | HAIL 0.25 | 2 Nne Arcata, CA | |
| Jan 17, 11:10 AM PST | HAIL 0.25 | Eureka, CA | TRACE ACCUMULATION ON GROUND. DURATION OF 10 MINUTES. |
| Jan 17, 12:23 PM PST | HAIL 0.25 | Cutten, CA | FACEBOOK REPORT AND PICTURE OF HAILSTONE MEASURING 0.40 INCHES. |
| Jan 17, 12:46 PM PST | HAIL 0.25 | Bayview, CA | TWITTER REPORT AND PICTURE OF ACCUMULATING SMALL HAIL. |
| Jan 17, 2:20 PM PST | SNOW 3 | 5 W Willow Creek, CA | LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED: REPORT OF 3 INCHES OF SNOW ON TITLOW HILL RD HOWEVER NO ELEVATION WAS GIVEN. |
| Jan 17, 2:20 PM PST | SNOW 4 | 8 Sw Hoopa, CA | LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED: 4 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ON BAIR RD. HOWEVER NO ELEVATION WAS GIVEN. |
| Jan 17, 6:39 PM PST | SNOW 3 | 5 W Willow Creek, CA | LOCATION ESTIMATED: REPORT OF 3 INCHES OF SNOW ON TITLOW HILL RD HOWEVER NO ELEVATION WAS GIVEN. |
| Jan 17, 6:54 PM PST | HAIL 1 | 1 Nnw Crescent City, CA | SEVERAL FACEBOOK PHOTOS OF LARGE HAIL ONE OF WHICH WAS COMPARED WITH A QUARTER. SMALLER SIZED HAIL WAS ALSO COVERING THE GROUND. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| Jan 17, 8:00 PM PST | HEAVY RAIN 6.92 | 1 Nw Honeydew, CA | 48 HOUR STORM TOTAL RAINFALL FROM MESONET STATION HONC1. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 210 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
- 1876 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 95 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
461 WHUS46 KEKA 152223 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 223 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 CAZ101-103-104-109-161230- /O.NEW.KEKA.SU.W.0001.190117T1300Z-190118T0700Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 223 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM THURSDAY... * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves rapidly building to over 30 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...Early Thursday morning into Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. Minor coastal flooding is possible during the morning high tide on Thursday between 700 AM and 900 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. $$
8 follow-up statements
590 WHUS46 KEKA 161217 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 417 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 CAZ101-103-104-109-162030- /O.EXT.KEKA.SU.W.0001.190117T1300Z-190118T1300Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 417 AM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PST FRIDAY... * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves rapidly building to over 30 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...Early Thursday morning through Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. Minor coastal flooding is possible during the morning high tide on Thursday between 700 AM and 900 AM, as well as the Friday morning high tide between 800 AM and 1000 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. $$
426 WHUS46 KEKA 162030 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1230 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 CAZ101-103-104-109-171200- /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.190117T1300Z-190118T1300Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 1230 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM FRIDAY... * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves rapidly building to over 30 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...Early Thursday morning through Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. Minor coastal flooding is possible during the morning high tide on Thursday between 700 AM and 900 AM, as well as the Friday morning high tide between 800 AM and 1000 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. $$
881 WHUS46 KEKA 170641 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1041 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 CAZ103-171445- /O.NEW.KEKA.CF.Y.0002.190117T1500Z-190117T1700Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.190117T1300Z-190118T1300Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- 1041 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PST FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY... * SURF TIMING...Early Thursday morning through Thursday night. * SURF IMPACTS...Large breaking waves over 30 feet will occur along the coast leading to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. Waves may also wash over local area roads so use caution while driving near the surf zone. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. * COASTAL FLOODING IMPACTS...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. The water level is expected to peak between 8.7 and 9.2 feet MLLW at the north spit tide gauge. Low lying areas will experience minor flooding including...but not limited to...roadways in King Salmon and the Arcata bottoms as well as New Navy Base Road. * COASTAL FLOODING TIMING...High tide is at 7:51 AM at the Humboldt Bay north spit tide gauge. Flooding may begin an hour before or continue for an hour or two after high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ CAZ101-104-109-171445- /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.190117T1300Z-190118T1300Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast- 1041 PM PST Wed Jan 16 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PST FRIDAY... * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves rapidly building to over 30 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...Early Thursday morning through Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. Minor coastal flooding is possible during the morning high tide on Thursday between 700 AM and 900 AM, as well as the Friday morning high tide between 800 AM and 1000 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. $$
405 WHUS46 KEKA 171047 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 247 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 CAZ103-171900- /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.190117T1300Z-190118T1300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.CF.Y.0002.190117T1500Z-190117T1700Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- 247 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * SURF TIMING...Early Thursday morning through Thursday night. * SURF IMPACTS...Large breaking waves over 30 feet will occur along the coast leading to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. Waves may also wash over local area roads so use caution while driving near the surf zone. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. * COASTAL FLOODING IMPACTS...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. The water level is expected to peak between 8.7 and 9.2 feet MLLW at the north spit tide gauge. Low lying areas will experience minor flooding including...but not limited to...roadways in King Salmon and the Arcata bottoms as well as New Navy Base Road. * COASTAL FLOODING TIMING...High tide is at 7:51 AM at the Humboldt Bay north spit tide gauge. Flooding may begin an hour before or continue for an hour or two after high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ CAZ101-104-109-171900- /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.190117T1300Z-190118T1300Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast- 247 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST FRIDAY... * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves rapidly building to over 30 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...Early Thursday morning through Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. Minor coastal flooding is possible during the morning high tide on Thursday between 700 AM and 900 AM, as well as the Friday morning high tide between 800 AM and 1000 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. $$
301 WHUS46 KEKA 171606 CFWEKA URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 806 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 CAZ109-180015- /O.NEW.KEKA.CF.W.0001.190117T1606Z-190117T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190118T1300Z/ Mendocino Coast- 806 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Coastal Flood Warning...which is in effect until 10 AM this morning. * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves rapidly building to over 30 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...Through tonight. * COASTAL FLOODING...High astronomical tides will cause flooding in low-lying areas along the Mendocino. The water level is peaking between 8.5 and 9.0 feet MLLW at the Arena Cove tide gauge. * TIMING...High tide was at 7:01 AM at the Arena Cove tide gauge. Flooding may continue for a few hours after high tide. * IMPACTS...Low lying areas will experience minor flooding including. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. $$ CAZ103-180015- /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190118T1300Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190117T1700Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- 806 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING... * SURF TIMING...Through tonight. * SURF IMPACTS...Large breaking waves over 30 feet will occur along the coast leading to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. Waves may also wash over local area roads so use caution while driving near the surf zone. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. * COASTAL FLOODING IMPACTS...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. The water level is expected to peak between 8.7 and 9.2 feet MLLW at the north spit tide gauge. Low lying areas will experience minor flooding including...but not limited to...roadways in King Salmon and the Arcata bottoms as well as New Navy Base Road. * COASTAL FLOODING TIMING...High tide is at 7:51 AM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Flooding may begin an hour before or continue for an hour or two after high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. $$ CAZ101-104-180015- /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190118T1300Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Southwestern Humboldt- 806 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY... * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves rapidly building to over 30 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...Through tonight. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. Minor coastal flooding is possible during the morning high tide on Thursday between 700 AM and 900 AM, as well as the Friday morning high tide between 800 AM and 1000 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. $$
419 WHUS46 KEKA 171802 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1002 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 CAZ109-180215- /O.EXP.KEKA.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190117T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190118T1300Z/ Mendocino Coast- 1002 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves over 30 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...Through tonight. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. $$ CAZ101-103-104-180215- /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190118T1300Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- 1002 AM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY... * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves over 30 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...Through tonight. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. Minor coastal flooding is possible during the Friday morning high tide between 800 AM and 1000 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. $$
982 WHUS46 KEKA 180216 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 616 PM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 CAZ101-103-104-109-181215- /O.CON.KEKA.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190118T1300Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 616 PM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST FRIDAY... * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...Through tonight. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. * Minor coastal flooding is possible during the Friday morning high tide between 800 AM and 1000 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves. $$
626 WHUS46 KEKA 180422 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 822 PM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 CAZ101-103-104-109-181230- /O.CAN.KEKA.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190118T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.SU.Y.0002.190118T0422Z-190118T1300Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 822 PM PST Thu Jan 17 2019 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PST FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a High Surf Advisory...which is in effect until 5 AM PST Friday. The High Surf Warning has been cancelled. * WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves have diminished to 20 to 25 feet with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches. * TIMING...The waves will continue to diminish tonight. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. * Marine IMPACTS...Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 3:29 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 30 hr | |
| Jan 15, 4:08 AM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity | 52 hr |
| Jan 15, 9:15 AM PST | Flood Watch | EKA | Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity | 55 hr |
| Jan 15, 9:42 AM PST | Gale Warning | EKA | 50 hr | |
| Jan 15, 9:42 AM PST | Hazardous Seas Watch | EKA | 17 hr | |
| Jan 15, 1:59 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 25 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.