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Wind Advisory 22, NWS Eureka, CA

December 20, 2019Del Norte County, Humboldt County, California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Dec 20, 2019, 1:26 AM PST for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, California. It took effect at Dec 20, 2019, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 20, 2019, 1:26 AM PST (09:26 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 20, 2019, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 21, 2019, 4:00 PM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:28 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, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 158 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 00:00Z on 2019-12-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Medford/Jackson, OR at 00:00Z on 2019-12-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 338 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
978 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
338 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
626 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

406 
WWUS76 KEKA 200926
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
126 AM PST Fri Dec 20 2019

CAZ105-106-201800-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0022.191221T0600Z-191221T1800Z/
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
126 AM PST Fri Dec 20 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts ranging from 45 
  to 55 mph across exposed areas and ridges along the coastal 
  hills above 1500 feet in elevation.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Interior and Southern Humboldt
  Interior Counties. Including the communities of Kneeland and
  Bear River Hills. Elevated portions of Bald Hills Road and 
  HWY 299 including Berry Summit.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
553 
WWUS76 KEKA 201745
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
945 AM PST Fri Dec 20 2019

CAZ105-106-210145-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0022.191221T0600Z-191221T1800Z/
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
945 AM PST Fri Dec 20 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts ranging from 45 
  to 55 mph across exposed areas and ridges along the coastal 
  hills above 1500 feet in elevation.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Interior and Southern Humboldt 
  Interior Counties. Including the communities of Kneeland and 
  Bear River Hills. Elevated portions of Bald Hills Road and HWY 
  299 including Berry Summit.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
060 
WWUS76 KEKA 202024
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1224 PM PST Fri Dec 20 2019

CAZ102-104-210430-
/O.EXA.KEKA.WI.Y.0022.191221T0600Z-191221T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
1224 PM PST Fri Dec 20 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts ranging from 45 
  to 55 mph across exposed areas and ridges along the coastal 
  hills above 1500 feet in elevation.

* WHERE...Interior Humboldt and Interior Del Norte Counties.
  Including the communities of Kneeland and Bear River Hills.
  Elevated portions of Bald Hills Road and HWY 299 including Berry
  Summit will also be impacted.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ105-106-210430-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0022.191221T0600Z-191221T1800Z/
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
1224 PM PST Fri Dec 20 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts ranging from 45 
  to 55 mph across exposed areas and ridges along the coastal 
  hills above 1500 feet in elevation.

* WHERE...Interior Humboldt and Interior Del Norte Counties.
  Including the communities of Kneeland and Bear River Hills.
  Elevated portions of Bald Hills Road and HWY 299 including Berry
  Summit will also be impacted.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
328 
WWUS76 KEKA 210431
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
831 PM PST Fri Dec 20 2019

CAZ102-104>106-211245-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0022.191221T0600Z-191221T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
831 PM PST Fri Dec 20 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY ABOVE
1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts ranging from 45 
  to 55 mph across exposed areas and ridges along the coastal 
  hills above 1500 feet in elevation.

* WHERE...Interior Humboldt and Interior Del Norte Counties above
  1500 feet elevation. Including the communities of Kneeland and 
  Bear River Hills. Elevated portions of Bald Hills Road and HWY 
  299 including Berry Summit will also be impacted.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
088 
WWUS76 KEKA 211100
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
300 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2019

CAZ102-104>106-211800-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-191221T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
300 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts ranging from 45 
  to 55 mph across exposed areas and ridges along the coastal 
  hills above 1500 feet in elevation.

* WHERE...Interior Humboldt and Interior Del Norte Counties 
  above 1500 feet elevation. Including the communities of 
  Kneeland and Bear River Hills. Elevated portions of Bald Hills 
  Road and HWY 299 including Berry Summit will also be impacted.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
793 
WWUS76 KEKA 211641
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
841 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2019

CAZ102-104>106-220000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-191222T0000Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
841 AM PST Sat Dec 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts ranging from 45 
  to 55 mph across exposed areas and ridges along the coastal 
  hills above 1500 feet in elevation.

* WHERE...Interior Humboldt and Interior Del Norte Counties above
  1500 feet elevation. Including the community of Kneeland. 
  Elevated portions of Bald Hills Road and HWY 299 including Berry
  Summit will also be impacted.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
544 
WWUS76 KEKA 212337
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
337 PM PST Sat Dec 21 2019

CAZ102-104>106-220045-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-191222T0000Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
337 PM PST Sat Dec 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...


$$

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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.