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Frost Advisory 40, NWS Eureka, CA

June 8, 2021Mendocino County, California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this frost advisory at Jun 8, 2021, 12:09 PM PDT for Mendocino County, California. It took effect at Jun 9, 2021, 1:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 8, 2021, 12:09 PM PDT (19:09 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 9, 2021, 1:00 AM PDT
Expired
Jun 9, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

County Mendocino County, CA

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 139 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:12 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

Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 218 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, Oakland, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-06-08Temperature 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, Oakland, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-06-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -60 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
679 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

359 
WWUS76 KEKA 081909
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1209 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

CAZ106-108-114-090315-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FZ.W.0018.210609T0800Z-210609T1600Z/
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-Northern Lake-
1209 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Trinity and 
  Northern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other
  sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Provide
adequate shelter for outdoor pets or consider bringing them
indoors.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-111-090315-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FR.Y.0040.210609T0800Z-210609T1600Z/
Northern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
1209 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Trinity and Northeastern Mendocino Interior 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
895 
WWUS76 KEKA 082112
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
212 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

CAZ106-108-114-090515-
/O.CON.KEKA.FZ.W.0018.210609T0800Z-210609T1600Z/
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-Northern Lake-
212 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity, Northern Lake and Southern Humboldt 
  Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and 
  other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Provide
adequate shelter for outdoor pets or consider bringing them
indoors.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-111-090515-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0040.210609T0800Z-210609T1600Z/
Northern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
212 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Northern Trinity 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
967 
WWUS76 KEKA 090509
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1009 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

CAZ106-108-114-091315-
/O.CON.KEKA.FZ.W.0018.210609T0800Z-210609T1600Z/
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-Northern Lake-
1009 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity, Northern Lake and Southern Humboldt 
  Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and 
  other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Provide
adequate shelter for outdoor pets or consider bringing them
indoors.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-111-091315-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0040.210609T0800Z-210609T1600Z/
Northern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
1009 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Northern Trinity 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
291 
WWUS76 KEKA 090525
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1025 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

CAZ106-108-114-091330-
/O.CON.KEKA.FZ.W.0018.210609T0800Z-210609T1600Z/
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-Northern Lake-
1025 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity, Northern Lake and Southern Humboldt 
  Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and 
  other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Provide
adequate shelter for outdoor pets or consider bringing them
indoors.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-091330-
/O.EXA.KEKA.FR.Y.0040.210609T0800Z-210609T1600Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
1025 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northwestern Mendocino Interior County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-111-091330-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0040.210609T0800Z-210609T1600Z/
Northern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
1025 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Northern Trinity 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
076 
WWUS76 KEKA 091056
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
356 AM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

CAZ106-108-114-091600-
/O.CON.KEKA.FZ.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210609T1600Z/
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-Northern Lake-
356 AM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity, Southern Humboldt Interior and 
  Northern Lake Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and 
  other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Provide
adequate shelter for outdoor pets or consider bringing them
indoors.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-110-111-091600-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210609T1600Z/
Northern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
356 AM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior and Northern Trinity Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
259 
WWUS76 KEKA 091532
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
832 AM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

CAZ106-108-114-091645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FZ.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210609T1600Z/
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-Northern Lake-
832 AM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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



$$

CAZ107-110-111-091645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FR.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210609T1600Z/
Northern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
832 AM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 8, 12:09 PM PDTFreeze WarningEKAHumboldt, Lake, Trinity21 hr

Nearby

Frost Advisories in California, 2021Every frost advisory in 2021

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.