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Frost Advisory 41, NWS Eureka, CA

June 9, 2021Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this frost advisory at Jun 9, 2021, 12:04 PM PDT for Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California. It took effect at Jun 10, 2021, 1:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 9, 2021, 12:04 PM PDT (19:04 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 10, 2021, 1:00 AM PDT
Expired
Jun 10, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

Counties Humboldt County, CA, Mendocino County, CA

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:04 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 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 266 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 2021-06-09Temperature 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 2021-06-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -10 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
1082 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-10 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
121 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

115 
WWUS76 KEKA 091904
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1204 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

CAZ108-110-111-114-100315-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FZ.W.0019.210610T0900Z-210610T1500Z/
Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-
1204 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-113-115-100315-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FR.Y.0041.210610T0900Z-210610T1500Z/
Northern Trinity-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake-
1204 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Trinity, Southeastern Mendocino Interior and 
  Southern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
147 
WWUS76 KEKA 091907
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1207 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

CAZ108-110-111-114-100315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FZ.W.0019.210610T0800Z-210610T1600Z/
Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-
1207 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-113-115-100315-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FR.Y.0041.210610T0800Z-210610T1600Z/
Northern Trinity-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake-
1207 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...FROST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Lake and 
  Northern Trinity Counties.

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

&&

$$
170 
WWUS76 KEKA 092106
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
206 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

CAZ108-110-111-114-100515-
/O.CON.KEKA.FZ.W.0019.210610T0800Z-210610T1600Z/
Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-
206 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-113-115-100515-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0041.210610T0800Z-210610T1600Z/
Northern Trinity-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake-
206 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Lake and 
  Northern Trinity Counties.

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

&&

$$
425 
WWUS76 KEKA 100410
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
910 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

CAZ108-110-111-114-101215-
/O.CON.KEKA.FZ.W.0019.210610T0800Z-210610T1600Z/
Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-
910 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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

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

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be coldest in calm, 
  clear valleys.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ104-106-101215-
/O.EXA.KEKA.FR.Y.0041.210610T0800Z-210610T1600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior-
910 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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

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

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be coldest in calm, 
  clear valleys.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-113-115-101215-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0041.210610T0800Z-210610T1600Z/
Northern Trinity-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake-
910 PM PDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Trinity and 
  Southern Lake Counties.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be coldest in rural, 
  calm, and clear valleys.

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.

&&

$$
427 
WWUS76 KEKA 101201
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
501 AM PDT Thu Jun 10 2021

CAZ108-110-111-114-101600-
/O.CON.KEKA.FZ.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210610T1600Z/
Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-
501 AM PDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Southern Trinity, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, 
  Northeastern Mendocino 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.

&&

$$

CAZ104-106-107-113-115-101600-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-210610T1600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake-
501 AM PDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southwestern 
  Humboldt, Northern Trinity, Southern Humboldt Interior and 
  Southern Lake 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.

&&

$$
341 
WWUS76 KEKA 101545
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
845 AM PDT Thu Jun 10 2021

CAZ108-110-111-114-101645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FZ.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210610T1600Z/
Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-
845 AM PDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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



$$

CAZ104-106-107-113-115-101645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FR.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-210610T1600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake-
845 AM PDT Thu Jun 10 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 9, 8:34 AM PDTGale WatchEKA18 hr
Jun 9, 12:04 PM PDTFreeze WarningEKALake, Mendocino, 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.