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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Eureka, CA

March 3, 2021Del Norte County, Humboldt County, California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Mar 3, 2021, 3:33 AM PST for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, California. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2021, 3:33 AM PST (11:33 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 5, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:38 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, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 158 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 2021-03-03Temperature 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 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 21 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2609 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

302 
WWUS76 KEKA 031133
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
333 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

CAZ101-031945-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.210305T0000Z-210305T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T1700Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
333 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 36 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15
  to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM PST this morning. 
  For the Wind Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left 
  uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ102-104>106-031945-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.210305T0000Z-210305T1500Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
333 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ103-109>115-031700-
/O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T1700Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake County-Southern Lake County-
333 AM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
758 
WWUS76 KEKA 032229
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
229 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

CAZ101-102-104>106-041130-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.210305T0000Z-210305T1500Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
229 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
404 
WWUS76 KEKA 040629
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1029 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

CAZ101-041200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.210304T1800Z-210305T1500Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
1029 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM PST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.

* 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>106-041200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.210304T2300Z-210305T1500Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
1029 PM PST Wed Mar 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph over
  exposed areas above 1500 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
496 
WWUS76 KEKA 040907
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
107 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

CAZ110-111-114-041600-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FZ.W.0003.210304T0907Z-210304T1600Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake County-
107 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing..

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.

&&

$$

CAZ112-115-041600-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FR.Y.0004.210304T0907Z-210304T1600Z/
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake County-
107 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Southwestern Mendocino Interior and Southern Lake 
  County Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101-041715-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.210304T1800Z-210305T1500Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
107 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.

* 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>106-041715-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.210304T2300Z-210305T1500Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
107 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph over 
  exposed areas above 1500 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
795 
WWUS76 KEKA 041546
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
746 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

CAZ110-111-114-041700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T1600Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake County-
746 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...



$$

CAZ112-115-041700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T1600Z/
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake County-
746 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...



$$

CAZ101-050000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.210304T1800Z-210305T1500Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
746 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday.

* 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>106-050000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.210304T2300Z-210305T1500Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
746 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected above 1500 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
928 
WWUS76 KEKA 042210
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
210 PM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

CAZ101-050615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
210 PM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* 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>106-050615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.210304T2300Z-210305T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
210 PM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE
1500 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected above 1500 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
094 
WWUS76 KEKA 050601
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1001 PM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

CAZ101-051300-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
1001 PM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* 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>106-051300-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
1001 PM PST Thu Mar 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE
1500 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
  above 1,500 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
295 
WWUS76 KEKA 051255
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
455 AM PST Fri Mar 5 2021

CAZ101-051800-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
455 AM PST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

CAZ102-104>106-051800-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
455 AM PST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph above 1500
  feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
569 
WWUS76 KEKA 051746
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
946 AM PST Fri Mar 5 2021

CAZ101-051900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
946 AM PST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...



$$

CAZ102-104>106-051900-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210305T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
946 AM PST Fri Mar 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING ABOVE
1500 FEET...


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 2, 8:58 PM PSTGale WarningEKA60 hr
Mar 3, 2:51 AM PSTStorm WatchEKA12 hr
Mar 3, 2:22 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA31 hr
Mar 3, 2:22 PM PSTStorm WarningEKA43 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.