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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Eureka, CA

November 12, 2020Del Norte County, Humboldt County, California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Nov 12, 2020, 12:01 PM PST for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, California. It took effect at Nov 13, 2020, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 12, 2020, 12:01 PM PST (20:01 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 13, 2020, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 13, 2020, 11:18 AM PST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA

The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 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 12:00Z on 2020-11-12Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2020-11-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 44 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
855 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
44 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
91 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

081 
WWUS76 KEKA 122001
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1201 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020

CAZ101-102-104>106-130415-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0005.201113T1500Z-201114T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
1201 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior, Southwestern 
  Humboldt, Northern Humboldt Interior and Southern Humboldt 
  Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
093 
WWUS76 KEKA 122217
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
217 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020

CAZ101-102-104>106-130630-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0005.201113T1500Z-201114T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
217 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior, Southwestern 
  Humboldt, Northern Humboldt Interior and Southern Humboldt 
  Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
108 
WWUS76 KEKA 130648
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1048 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020

CAZ101-102-104>106-131500-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0005.201113T1500Z-201114T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
1048 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior, Southwestern 
  Humboldt, Northern Humboldt Interior and Southern Humboldt 
  Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
299 
WWUS76 KEKA 131058
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

CAZ103-131900-
/O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0005.201113T1500Z-201113T2000Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-
258 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON PST
TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101-102-105-131900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0005.201113T1200Z-201114T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
258 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior and Northern 
  Humboldt Interior Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ104-106-131900-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0005.201113T1500Z-201114T0000Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior-
258 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Southern Humboldt Interior 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$
123 
WWUS76 KEKA 131609
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
809 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

CAZ101-102-104>106-140000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201114T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
809 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior and Northern 
  Humboldt Interior Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ103-132000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201113T2000Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-
809 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
077 
WWUS76 KEKA 131918
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1118 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

CAZ101-102-104>106-132030-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201114T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
1118 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

CAZ103-132030-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201113T2000Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-
1118 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 12, 2:58 AM PSTGale WatchEKA18 hr
Nov 12, 2:58 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA5 days
Nov 12, 12:00 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKA26 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.