Alert archive / California / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this high wind watch at Dec 13, 2021, 6:05 PM PST for Del Norte County, California. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 8:00 AM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2021, 6:05 PM PST (02:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 8:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Dec 14, 2021, 12:16 PM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
County Del Norte County, CA
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:05 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, 2.1 hours before the alert went out and 118 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
- 568 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 90 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 18 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
711 WWUS76 KEKA 140205 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 605 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 CAZ102>106-110-111-113-141015- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0021.211215T1800Z-211216T0000Z/ Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 605 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Southeastern Mendocino Interior Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ CAZ101-141015- /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.A.0002.211215T1800Z-211216T0000Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 605 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
3 follow-up statements
441 WWUS76 KEKA 140437 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 837 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 CAZ102>106-110-111-113-141245- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0021.211215T1800Z-211216T0000Z/ Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 837 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southwestern Humboldt, Southern Humboldt Interior and Northwestern Mendocino Interior Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ CAZ101-141245- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0002.211215T1800Z-211216T0000Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 837 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
532 WWUS76 KEKA 141224 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 424 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 CAZ102>106-110-111-113-142030- /O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0021.211215T1600Z-211215T2200Z/ Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 424 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southwestern Humboldt, Southern Humboldt Interior and Northwestern Mendocino Interior Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 2 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ CAZ101-142030- /O.EXT.KEKA.HW.A.0002.211215T1600Z-211215T2200Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 424 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
131 WWUS76 KEKA 142016 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 CAZ101-150430- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0002.211215T1600Z-211215T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0002.211215T1500Z-211215T2200Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 1216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ CAZ102>106-110-111-113-150430- /O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0021.211215T1500Z-211215T2200Z/ Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southeastern Mendocino Interior- 1216 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southwestern Humboldt, Southern Humboldt Interior and Northwestern Mendocino Interior Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 6:05 PM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity | 45 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:42 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 25 hr | |
| Dec 14, 2:42 AM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 6 hr | |
| Dec 14, 12:16 PM PST | High Wind Warning | EKA | Del Norte | 27 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:21 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity | 32 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:21 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino | 26 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.