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Freeze Warning 6, NWS Eureka, CA

March 10, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this freeze warning at Mar 10, 2021, 2:31 PM PST. It took effect at Mar 11, 2021, 12:00 AM PST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2021, 2:31 PM PST (22:31 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 11, 2021, 12:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 11, 2021, 9:00 AM PST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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916 
WWUS76 KEKA 102231
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
231 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

CAZ110-111-114-110645-
/O.UPG.KEKA.HZ.A.0001.210311T0800Z-210311T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.HZ.W.0001.210311T0800Z-210311T1700Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake County-
231 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northwestern Mendocino Interior,
  Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Northern Lake County
  Counties. Coldest temperatures in the low to mid 20s will be
  found in northeast Mendocino County around Covelo. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$

CAZ115-110645-
/O.UPG.KEKA.FZ.A.0001.210311T0800Z-210311T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.FZ.W.0006.210311T0800Z-210311T1700Z/
Southern Lake County-
231 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Southern Lake County, including Upper Lake,
  Lakeport, and Clearlake. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing..

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$

CAZ109-112-113-110645-
/O.UPG.KEKA.FZ.A.0001.210311T0800Z-210311T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.FR.Y.0007.210311T0800Z-210311T1700Z/
Mendocino Coast-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
231 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of the Mendocino Coast just inland,
  Southwestern Mendocino Interior and Southeastern Mendocino
  Interior Counties, including Ukiah, Boonville, Hopland,
  Yorkville, and Navarro.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$

CAZ103-110645-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FR.Y.0007.210311T0800Z-210311T1700Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-
231 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of the Northern Humboldt Coast, including Blue
  Lake, McKinleyville, and Arcata.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
713 
WWUS76 KEKA 110646
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1046 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

CAZ110-111-114-111500-
/O.CON.KEKA.HZ.W.0001.210311T0800Z-210311T1700Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake County-
1046 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northwestern Mendocino Interior, 
  Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Northern Lake County 
  Counties. Coldest temperatures in the low to mid 20s will be 
  found in northeast Mendocino County around Covelo.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$

CAZ115-111500-
/O.CON.KEKA.FZ.W.0006.210311T0800Z-210311T1700Z/
Southern Lake County-
1046 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Southern Lake County, including Upper 
  Lake, Lakeport, and Clearlake.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing..

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$

CAZ103-109-112-113-111500-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0007.210311T0800Z-210311T1700Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
1046 PM PST Wed Mar 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of the Mendocino Coast just inland, 
  Southwestern Mendocino Interior and Southeastern Mendocino 
  Interior Counties, including Ukiah, Boonville, Hopland, 
  Yorkville, and Navarro.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$
755 
WWUS76 KEKA 111129
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
329 AM PST Thu Mar 11 2021

CAZ110-111-114-111700-
/O.CON.KEKA.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T1700Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake County-
329 AM PST Thu Mar 11 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26.

* WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Lake County
  and Northwestern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$

CAZ115-111700-
/O.CON.KEKA.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T1700Z/
Southern Lake County-
329 AM PST Thu Mar 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29.

* WHERE...Southern Lake County County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing..

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$

CAZ103-109-112-113-111700-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210311T1700Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
329 AM PST Thu Mar 11 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Mendocino Coast, Southwestern Mendocino Interior,
  Southeastern Mendocino Interior and Northern Humboldt Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.

&&

$$
911 
WWUS76 KEKA 111645
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
845 AM PST Thu Mar 11 2021

CAZ110-111-114-111745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T1700Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake County-
845 AM PST Thu Mar 11 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...


$$

CAZ115-111745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T1700Z/
Southern Lake County-
845 AM PST Thu Mar 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

$$

CAZ103-109-112-113-111745-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210311T1700Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
845 AM PST Thu Mar 11 2021

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 9, 5:52 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningEKA23 min
Mar 10, 10:10 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKALake, Mendocino, Trinity6 hr
Mar 10, 2:31 PM PSTFrost AdvisoryEKAHumboldt, Mendocino18 hr
Mar 10, 2:31 PM PSTHard Freeze WarningEKALake, Mendocino18 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.