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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Eureka, CA

January 3, 20215 counties in California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Jan 3, 2021, 3:46 AM PST for 5 counties in California. It took effect at Jan 4, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 3, 2021, 3:46 AM PST (11:46 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 4, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 4, 2021, 1:00 PM PST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA, Lake County, CA, Mendocino County, CA, Trinity County, CA

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:48 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, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 233 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-03Temperature 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 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 168 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
978 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
168 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
375 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

828 
WWUS76 KEKA 031146
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
346 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

CAZ101-032300-
/O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
346 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 40 mph. Gusts up to 60 mph possible 
  Monday morning.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM Monday.

* 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...

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>106-110-111-114-032300-
/O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0000Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake County-
346 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM MONDAY...

* 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 Northern Lake County 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM Monday.

* 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
050 
WWUS76 KEKA 032202
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
202 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

CAZ101-040630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.HW.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210104T2000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
202 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ108-109-112-113-115-040630-
/O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.210104T1500Z-210105T0000Z/
Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake County-
202 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity, Mendocino Coast, Southwestern 
  Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior and 
  Southern Lake County Counties.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-114-040630-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.210104T1500Z-210105T0000Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake County-
202 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ102>106-040630-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0000Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
202 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
258 
WWUS76 KEKA 040617
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1017 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

CAZ101-041430-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210104T2000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
1017 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon PST Monday.

* 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>106-041430-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0000Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
1017 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ108>115-041430-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.210104T1500Z-210105T0000Z/
Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake County-
Southern Lake County-
1017 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mendocino Coast, Southern Trinity, Southeastern 
  Mendocino Interior, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern 
  Lake County, Southwestern Mendocino Interior, Southern Lake 
  County and Northwestern Mendocino Interior Counties.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
127 
WWUS76 KEKA 041113
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
313 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

CAZ101-042000-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210104T2000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
313 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph. Gusts to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon Monday.

* 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>106-042100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.210104T1200Z-210104T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
313 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.
  Gusts to 60 mph possible on exposed ridges and in north/south
  oriented mountain passes.

* WHERE...Humboldt and interior Del Norte counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM 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.

$$

CAZ108>115-042100-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.210104T1500Z-210104T2100Z/
Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake County-
Southern Lake County-
313 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Mendocino, Lake, and southern Trinity counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM 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.

$$
138 
WWUS76 KEKA 041631
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
831 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

CAZ101-041745-
/O.CAN.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210104T2000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
831 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...


$$

CAZ103-109-112-113-115-041745-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210104T2100Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southern Lake County-
831 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

CAZ102-104>106-108-110-111-114-042100-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210104T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake County-
831 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, 
  Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Del Norte Interior, Northern 
  Humboldt Interior, Southwestern Humboldt, Northern Lake County 
  and Southern Humboldt Interior Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$
716 
WWUS76 KEKA 042102
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
102 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

CAZ102-104>106-108-110-111-114-042215-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210104T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake County-
102 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Gusty westerly winds to around 40 mph will linger over the ridges
and exposed higher elevations through the remainder of this
afternoon. Winds will decrease more significantly this evening. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 3, 2:58 AM PSTGale WarningEKA30 hr
Jan 3, 2:58 AM PSTStorm WarningEKA30 hr
Jan 3, 3:46 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningEKADel Norte29 hr
Jan 3, 3:50 AM PSTWinter Storm WarningEKA42 hr
Jan 3, 2:03 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino51 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.