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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Jan 14, 2020, 3:08 AM PST for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, California. It took effect at Jan 15, 2020, 11:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2020, 3:08 AM PST (11:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 15, 2020, 11:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 15, 2020, 10:36 PM PST
- In force
- 12 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 11:12 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, 11.1 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 639 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 312 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 480 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
863 WWUS76 KEKA 141108 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 308 AM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 CAZ102>106-141915- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.200115T1900Z-200116T0800Z/ Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 308 AM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The exposed ridges of Humboldt and Del Norte counties. This includes Kneeland and Berrry Summit on Highway 299. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight PST Wednesday night. * 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. && $$
8 follow-up statements
239 WWUS76 KEKA 141119 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 319 AM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 CAZ103-141230- /O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.200115T1900Z-200116T0800Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- 319 AM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ CAZ102-104>106-141930- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.200115T1900Z-200116T0800Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 319 AM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The exposed ridges of Humboldt and Del Norte counties. This includes Kneeland and Berrry Summit on Highway 299. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight PST Wednesday night. * 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. && $$
104 WWUS76 KEKA 141733 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 933 AM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 CAZ102-104>106-150145- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.200115T1900Z-200116T0800Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 933 AM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Exposed ridges of Humboldt and Del Norte counties. This includes Kneeland and Berry Summit on Highway 299. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight PST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
394 WWUS76 KEKA 142227 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 227 PM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 CAZ101-150630- /O.EXA.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.200115T1900Z-200116T0800Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 227 PM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County, including Crescent City. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight PST Wednesday night. * 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. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-150630- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.200115T1900Z-200116T0800Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 227 PM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Exposed ridges of Humboldt and Del Norte counties. This includes Kneeland and Berry Summit on Highway 299. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight PST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
132 WWUS76 KEKA 150504 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 904 PM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 CAZ101-102-104>106-151315- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.200115T1900Z-200116T0800Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 904 PM PST Tue Jan 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County, including Crescent City. Exposed ridges of Humboldt and Del Norte counties, including Kneeland and Berry Summit on Highway 299. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight PST Wednesday night. * 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. && $$
294 WWUS76 KEKA 151148 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 348 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 CAZ101-102-104>106-152000- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.200115T1900Z-200116T0800Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 348 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County, including Crescent City. Exposed ridges of Humboldt and Del Norte counties, including Kneeland and Berry Summit on Highway 299. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight PST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
556 WWUS76 KEKA 152327 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 327 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 CAZ101-160730- /O.UPG.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200116T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0001.200115T2327Z-200116T0400Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 327 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening. * 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. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-160730- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200116T0800Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 327 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Exposed ridges of Humboldt and Del Norte counties, including Kneeland and Berry Summit on Highway 299. * WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
827 WWUS76 KEKA 160235 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 635 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 CAZ101-160345- /O.CAN.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200116T0400Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 635 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ CAZ102-160345- /O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200116T0800Z/ Del Norte Interior- 635 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ CAZ104>106-160800- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200116T0800Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior- 635 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Exposed ridges of Humboldt, including Kneeland and Berry Summit on Highway 299. * WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight. * 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. && $$
430 WWUS76 KEKA 160636 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1036 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 CAZ104>106-160745- /O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200116T0800Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior- 1036 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2:53 AM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 12 hr | |
| Jan 14, 2:53 AM PST | Gale Warning | EKA | 47 hr | |
| Jan 14, 2:26 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity | 50 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.