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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Eureka, CA

October 22, 2021Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Oct 22, 2021, 3:02 PM PDT for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California. It took effect at Oct 23, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 22, 2021, 3:02 PM PDT (22:02 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 23, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 24, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

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

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:01 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, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 210 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 2021-10-22Temperature 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 2021-10-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 101 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
652 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
64 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

210 
WWUS76 KEKA 222202
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

CAZ101-102-104>106-110-112-113-230615-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0600Z-211024T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
302 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior, Southwestern 
  Humboldt, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southern Humboldt 
  Interior, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southwestern 
  Mendocino Interior and Southeastern Mendocino Interior 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
510 
WWUS76 KEKA 230407
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
907 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

CAZ102-104>106-231200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0600Z-211024T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
907 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM PDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected above 2000 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-112-113-231200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0900Z-211024T2100Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
907 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected above 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior and Southwestern Mendocino Interior 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101-231200-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0600Z-211024T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
907 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
585 
WWUS76 KEKA 231202
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
502 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

CAZ101-232200-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0600Z-211024T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
502 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM  SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 11 AM Sunday.

* 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.

$$

CAZ102-104>106-232200-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0600Z-211024T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
502 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM SUNDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected 
  above 2000 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 2 PM Sunday.

* 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.

$$

CAZ110-112-113-232200-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0900Z-211024T2100Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
502 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM SUNDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected 
  above 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior and Southwestern Mendocino Interior 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM Sunday.

* 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.

$$
781 
WWUS76 KEKA 232151
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
251 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

CAZ102-104>106-240600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0600Z-211024T1600Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
251 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected above 2000 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101-240600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0600Z-211024T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
251 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-112-113-240600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0900Z-211024T2100Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
251 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM PDT SUNDAY
ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected above 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior and Southwestern Mendocino Interior 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
232 
WWUS76 KEKA 240335
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
835 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

CAZ101-241145-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0600Z-211024T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
835 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ102-104>106-241145-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0600Z-211024T1600Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
835 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected above 2,000 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-112-113-241145-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.211024T0900Z-211024T2100Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
835 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM PDT SUNDAY
ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected above 2,000 feet.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior and Southwestern Mendocino Interior 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
120 
WWUS76 KEKA 241132
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
432 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

CAZ101-241800-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211024T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
432 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM Sunday.

* 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.

$$

CAZ110-112-113-242100-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211024T2100Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
432 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected
  above 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior, and Southwestern Mendocino Interior 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM Sunday.

* 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.

$$

CAZ102-104>106-241600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211024T1600Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
432 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING ABOVE 
2000 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected
  above 2000 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM Sunday.

* 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.

$$
851 
WWUS76 KEKA 241554
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
854 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

CAZ102-104>106-241700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211024T1600Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
854 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING ABOVE
2000 FEET...

Winds have generally calmed compared to early this morning, 
though gusty conditions will persist through this afternoon with 
gusts at high elevations around 30kts. 

$$

CAZ101-241800-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211024T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
854 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-112-113-242100-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211024T2100Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
854 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON
ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  above 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior and Southwestern Mendocino Interior 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
572 
WWUS76 KEKA 241746
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1046 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

CAZ101-241900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211024T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
1046 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

Winds have somewhat calmed along headlands, but gusty conditions 
will continue into the evening with gusts around 30kts. 

$$

CAZ110-112-113-242100-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211024T2100Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
1046 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON
ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  above 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Southwestern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior and Southeastern Mendocino Interior 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 21, 8:17 PM PDTFlash Flood WatchEKA10 hr
Oct 21, 9:01 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA50 hr
Oct 22, 2:58 PM PDTGale WatchEKA12 hr
Oct 22, 2:58 PM PDTHazardous Seas WatchEKA24 hr
Oct 22, 3:30 PM PDTFlood WatchEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity53 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.