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Beach Hazards Statement 4, NWS Eureka, CA

April 16, 2020Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Apr 16, 2020, 2:21 AM PDT for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California. It took effect at Apr 16, 2020, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 16, 2020, 2:21 AM PDT (09:21 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 16, 2020, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 17, 2020, 7:01 PM PDT
In force
20 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 09:23 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 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 00:00Z on 2020-04-16Temperature 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 2020-04-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 14 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1926 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

057 
WHUS46 KEKA 160921
CFWEKA

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
221 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

CAZ101-103-161730-
/O.NEW.KEKA.BH.S.0004.200417T0600Z-200418T0200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
221 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will result in an enhanced 
  threat for sneaker waves.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto
  beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another increased risk of sneaker waves
  will be likely Sunday night and into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Maintain a safe distance from the surf, and always keep your eye
on the ocean. Never turn your back to the ocean! Remain out of the
water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and avoid walking on
rocks or jetties.

&&

$$

CAZ104-109-161730-
/O.NEW.KEKA.BH.S.0004.200417T0600Z-200418T0600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
221 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will result in an enhanced 
  threat for sneaker waves.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.. .

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto
  beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another increased risk of sneaker waves
  will be likely Sunday night and into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Maintain a safe distance from the surf, and always keep your eye
on the ocean. Never turn your back to the ocean! Remain out of the
water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and avoid walking on
rocks or jetties.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
985 
WHUS46 KEKA 160945
CFWEKA

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
245 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

CAZ101-103-161745-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.200417T0600Z-200418T0200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
245 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring an enhanced 
  threat of sneaker waves on area beaches.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another increased risk of sneaker waves 
  will be likely Sunday night and into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Maintain a safe distance from the surf, and always keep your eye
on the ocean. Never turn your back to the ocean. Remain out of 
the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and avoid 
walking on rocks or jetties.

&&

$$

CAZ104-109-161745-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.200417T0600Z-200418T0600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
245 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring an enhanced 
  threat of sneaker waves on area beaches.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another increased risk of sneaker waves 
  will be likely Sunday night and into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Maintain a safe distance from the surf, and always keep your eye
on the ocean. Never turn your back to the ocean. Remain out of 
the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and avoid 
walking on rocks or jetties.

&&

$$
111 
WHUS46 KEKA 161659
CFWEKA

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
959 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

CAZ101-103-162330-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.200417T0600Z-200418T0200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
959 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk of
  sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Maintain a safe distance from the surf, and always keep your eye
on the ocean. Never turn your back to the ocean. Remain out of
the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and avoid
walking on rocks or jetties.

&&

$$

CAZ104-109-162330-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.200417T0600Z-200418T0600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
959 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk of
  sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Maintain a safe distance from the surf, and always keep your eye
on the ocean. Never turn your back to the ocean. Remain out of
the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and avoid
walking on rocks or jetties.

&&

$$
995 
WHUS46 KEKA 162113
CFWEKA

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
213 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

CAZ101-103-170515-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.200417T0600Z-200418T0200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
213 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk 
  of sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Maintain a safe distance from the surf, and always keep your eye
on the ocean. Never turn your back to the ocean. Remain out of
the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and avoid
walking on rocks or jetties.

&&

$$

CAZ104-109-170515-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.200417T0600Z-200418T0600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
213 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk 
  of sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Maintain a safe distance from the surf, and always keep your eye
on the ocean. Never turn your back to the ocean. Remain out of
the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and avoid
walking on rocks or jetties.

&&

$$
702 
WHUS46 KEKA 170319
CFWEKA

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
819 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

CAZ101-103-171130-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.200417T0600Z-200418T0200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
819 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk 
  of sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Maintain a safe distance from the surf, and always keep your eye
on the ocean. Never turn your back to the ocean. Remain out of
the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and avoid
walking on rocks or jetties.

&&

$$

CAZ104-109-171130-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.200417T0600Z-200418T0600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
819 PM PDT Thu Apr 16 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk 
  of sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Maintain a safe distance from the surf, and always keep your eye
on the ocean. Never turn your back to the ocean. Remain out of
the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and avoid
walking on rocks or jetties.

&&

$$
126 
WHUS46 KEKA 171023
CFWEKA

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
323 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

CAZ101-103-171830-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-200418T0200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
323 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk 
  of sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.

* WHEN...Today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ104-109-171830-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-200418T0600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
323 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

 WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk 
  of sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...Today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
258 
WHUS46 KEKA 171717
CFWEKA

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1017 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

CAZ101-103-180130-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-200418T0200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
1017 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk 
  of sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.

* WHEN...Today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ104-109-180130-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-200418T0600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
1017 AM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk 
  of sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...Today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
679 
WHUS46 KEKA 172156
CFWEKA

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 PM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

CAZ101-103-180200-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-200418T0200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
256 PM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk 
  of sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.

* WHEN...through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ104-109-180600-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-200418T0600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
256 PM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A long-period westerly swell will bring a slight risk 
  of sneaker waves to area beaches.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Potential sneaker waves may create locally hazardous 
  conditions at area beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher 
  risk of sneaker wave activity with greater wave run-up onto 
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
136 
WHUS46 KEKA 180201
CFWEKA

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
701 PM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

CAZ104-109-180315-
/O.CAN.KEKA.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-200418T0600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
701 PM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

CAZ101-103-180315-
/O.EXP.KEKA.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-200418T0200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
701 PM PDT Fri Apr 17 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...


$$

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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.