Alert archive / California / High Wind Watches in 2019
High Wind Watch 3, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this high wind watch at Nov 24, 2019, 1:23 PM PST for 4 counties in California. It took effect at Nov 26, 2019, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 24, 2019, 1:23 PM PST (21:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 26, 2019, 1:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Nov 25, 2019, 10:22 AM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA, Mendocino County, CA, Trinity County, CA
The radar
The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:25 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 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 204 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
- 960 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -13 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
043 WWUS76 KEKA 242123 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 123 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 CAZ101-103-104-250530- /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- 123 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Sustained winds veering from south to northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. Taller ridges in the King Range may see gusts to 80 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Coastal Humboldt, and Southwestern Humboldt Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ CAZ102-105-106-250530- /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior- 123 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Sustained winds veering from south to northwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible, primarily above valley floors and near mountain passes. Some of the tallest peaks may see gusts to 80 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior and Southern Humboldt Interior Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This will be compounded by the presence of moderate to heavy snow at mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ CAZ109-112-250530- /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191127T0000Z-191127T1200Z/ Mendocino Coast-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- 123 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Sustained winds veering from south to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Southwestern Mendocino Interior Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ CAZ107-108-110-111-113-250530- /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191127T0000Z-191127T1200Z/ Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 123 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Sustained winds veering from south to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible, primarily above valley floors and near mountain passes. Some of the tallest peaks may see gusts to 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern Trinity, Southern Trinity, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Southeastern Mendocino Interior Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This will be compounded by the presence of moderate to heavy snow at mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
4 follow-up statements
199 WWUS76 KEKA 250419 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 819 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 CAZ107>113-251230- /O.EXT.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 819 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Sustained winds veering from south to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Trinity and Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ CAZ101>106-251230- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast- Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior- 819 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Sustained winds veering from south to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Del Norte and Humboldt Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
888 WWUS76 KEKA 250420 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 820 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 CAZ101>113-251230- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast- Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity- Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 820 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Sustained winds veering from south to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts from 60 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity and Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
455 WWUS76 KEKA 251151 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 351 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2019 CAZ101-102-252000- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior- 351 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Del Norte Interior Counties. Strongest near the coast and over exposed ridges. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ112-113-252000- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.191126T2100Z-191127T1100Z/ Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 351 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected above 1500 feet. * WHERE...Southwestern Mendocino Interior and Southeastern Mendocino Interior Counties. This the summits of Highway 253 and Highway 128. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103>111-252000- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- 351 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Sustained winds veering from south to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts from 50 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Humboldt, Trinity and Mendocino Counties. Strongest winds will be on the ridges and near the coast. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
925 WWUS76 KEKA 251822 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1022 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2019 CAZ103>106-108-110-111-260230- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KEKA.HW.W.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Northeastern Mendocino Interior- 1022 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds veering to northwest, sustained 25 to 40 mph, gusts between 50 and 70 mph. Strongest gusts are expected along ridges and mountain passes, but gusts between 50 and 60 mph possible even in coastal areas that are typically sheltered. * WHERE...Coastal low elevations, and interior high elevations of Humboldt county, plus interior high elevations of southern Trinity and northern Mendocino counties. This includes summits along Highway 101, 36 and 299, and the Humboldt Bay area. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ101-102-260230- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior- 1022 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 55 and 75 mph expected. Strongest gusts are expected along ridges and mountain passes, but gusts between 55 and 65 mph possible even on the coast. This includes summits along Highway 101. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Del Norte Interior Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ107-109-260230- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0003.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Northern Trinity-Mendocino Coast- 1022 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sustained winds veering from south to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...High elevations of Northern Trinity County, and along the Mendocino Coast. This includes summits along Highway 3 and 299. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ112-113-260230- /O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0017.191126T2100Z-191127T1200Z/ Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 1022 AM PST Mon Nov 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph expected above 1500 feet. * WHERE...Southwestern Mendocino Interior and Southeastern Mendocino Interior Counties. This includes the summits of Highway 253 and Highway 128. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 9:18 PM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 6 hr | |
| Nov 24, 3:12 AM PST | Gale Warning | EKA | 30 hr | |
| Nov 24, 2:37 PM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 18 hr | |
| Nov 24, 2:37 PM PST | Storm Watch | EKA | 18 hr |
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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.