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Beach Hazards Statement 4, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Feb 24, 2022, 2:23 AM PST for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California. It took effect at Feb 26, 2022, 5:00 AM PST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 24, 2022, 2:23 AM PST (10:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 26, 2022, 5:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 26, 2022, 9:00 PM PST
- In force
- 16 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 10:26 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, 10.4 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1748 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -66 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 92 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
565 WHUS46 KEKA 241023 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 223 AM PST Thu Feb 24 2022 CAZ101-103-104-109-241830- /O.NEW.KEKA.BH.S.0004.220226T1300Z-220227T0500Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 223 AM PST Thu Feb 24 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly swell around 5 to 9 feet at 20 seconds will bring a high risk of sneaker waves to area beaches. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Saturday morning through Saturday evening.. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long lulls are typical between hazardous sneakers waves, and the ocean may appear relatively calm for up to 30 minutes between larger wave sets. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. there can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. && $$
8 follow-up statements
719 WHUS46 KEKA 241819 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1019 AM PST Thu Feb 24 2022 CAZ101-103-104-109-250630- /O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.220226T1300Z-220227T0500Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 1019 AM PST Thu Feb 24 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF SNEAKER WAVES FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly swell around 5 to 9 feet at 20 seconds will bring a high risk of sneaker waves to area beaches. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Mendocino Coast, Northern Humboldt Coast and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long lulls are typical between hazardous sneakers waves, and the ocean may appear relatively calm for up to 30 minutes between larger wave sets. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. $$
267 WHUS46 KEKA 250615 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1015 PM PST Thu Feb 24 2022 CAZ101-103-104-109-251300- /O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.220226T1300Z-220227T0500Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 1015 PM PST Thu Feb 24 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF SNEAKER WAVES FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly swell around 5 to 9 feet at 20 seconds will bring a high risk of sneaker waves to area beaches. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Mendocino Coast, Northern Humboldt Coast and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. $$
969 WHUS46 KEKA 251246 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 446 AM PST Fri Feb 25 2022 CAZ101-103-104-109-252100- /O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.220226T1300Z-220227T0500Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 446 AM PST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly swell around 6 to 9 feet at 20 seconds will bring a high risk of sneaker waves to area beaches. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Mendocino Coast, Northern Humboldt Coast and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. $$
059 WHUS46 KEKA 252047 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1247 PM PST Fri Feb 25 2022 CAZ101-103-104-109-260500- /O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.220226T1300Z-220227T0500Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 1247 PM PST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly swell around 6 to 9 feet at 20 seconds will bring a high risk of sneaker waves to area beaches. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Mendocino Coast, Northern Humboldt Coast and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. $$
816 WHUS46 KEKA 260447 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 847 PM PST Fri Feb 25 2022 CAZ101-103-104-109-261300- /O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.220226T1300Z-220227T0500Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 847 PM PST Fri Feb 25 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PST SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly swell around 6 to 9 feet at 20 seconds will bring a substantial risk of sneaker waves to area beaches. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Mendocino Coast, Northern Humboldt Coast and Southwestern Humboldt Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM PST Saturday through Saturday evening.. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. there can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. && $$
865 WHUS46 KEKA 261209 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 409 AM PST Sat Feb 26 2022 CAZ101-103-104-109-262100- /O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.220226T1300Z-220227T0500Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 409 AM PST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly swell around 6 to 9 feet at 20 seconds will bring a substantial risk of sneaker waves to area beaches. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Mendocino Coast, Northern Humboldt Coast and Southwestern Humboldt Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM PST Saturday through Saturday evening.. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. there can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. && $$
594 WHUS46 KEKA 262050 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1250 PM PST Sat Feb 26 2022 CAZ101-103-104-109-270500- /O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-220227T0500Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 1250 PM PST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly swell around 6 to 9 feet at 20 seconds will bring a substantial risk of sneaker waves to area beaches. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Mendocino Coast, Northern Humboldt Coast and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Through 9 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. $$
624 WHUS46 KEKA 270503 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 903 PM PST Sat Feb 26 2022 CAZ101-103-104-109-270615- /O.EXP.KEKA.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-220227T0500Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 903 PM PST Sat Feb 26 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... Large long period swells will continue to roll in along the Redwood Coast through Sunday, but southerly winds generating short-period seas will tend to reduce the sneaker wave threat. $$
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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.