Alert archive / California / High Wind Warnings in 2022
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this high wind warning at Jan 1, 2022, 9:50 PM PST for Del Norte County, California. It took effect at Jan 2, 2022, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 13 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 1, 2022, 9:50 PM PST (05:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 2, 2022, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 3, 2022, 11:06 AM PST
- In force
- 13 hr
- 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 05:52 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 4:05 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 3 Nw Crescent City, CA | SUSTAINED WIND 35 MPH. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 5.8 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
- 1083 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 8 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
520 WWUS76 KEKA 020550 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 950 PM PST Sat Jan 1 2022 CAZ101-021400- /O.UPG.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220102T2300Z-220103T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0001.220102T2300Z-220103T2300Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 950 PM PST Sat Jan 1 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM 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. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-021400- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220102T2300Z-220103T2300Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 950 PM PST Sat Jan 1 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected above 1500 feet. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southwestern Humboldt and Southern Humboldt Interior Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
5 follow-up statements
863 WWUS76 KEKA 021100 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 300 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 CAZ101-022000- /O.EXT.KEKA.HW.W.0001.220103T0600Z-220103T2300Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 300 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM 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. && $$ CAZ103-022000- /O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220103T0600Z-220103T2300Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- 300 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ108-110-111-114-022000- /O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220103T1200Z-220104T0000Z/ Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake- 300 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Southern Trinity, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Northern Lake 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. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-022000- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220102T2300Z-220103T2300Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 300 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected above 1500 feet. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southwestern Humboldt and Southern Humboldt Interior Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
418 WWUS76 KEKA 021950 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1150 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 CAZ101-030400- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.220103T0600Z-220103T2300Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 1150 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM 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. && $$ CAZ103-030400- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220103T0600Z-220103T2300Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- 1150 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-030400- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220102T2300Z-220103T2300Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 1150 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 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...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 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. && $$ CAZ108-110-111-114-030400- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220103T1200Z-220104T0000Z/ Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake- 1150 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST MONDAY FOR RIDGETOPS ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected across ridgetops above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Exposed mountain ridgetops in Southern Trinity, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Lake and Northwestern Mendocino Interior Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
960 WWUS76 KEKA 030345 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 745 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 CAZ101-031145- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.220103T0600Z-220103T2300Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 745 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM 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. && $$ CAZ103-031145- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220103T0600Z-220103T2300Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- 745 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-031145- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T2300Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 745 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph above 1500 feet. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southwestern Humboldt and Southern Humboldt Interior Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 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. && $$ CAZ108-110-111-114-031145- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220103T1200Z-220104T0000Z/ Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake- 745 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Southern Trinity, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Lake and Northwestern Mendocino Interior Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
372 WWUS76 KEKA 031115 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 315 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 CAZ101-031915- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T2300Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 315 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-031915- /O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T0300Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 315 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph above 1500 feet. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southwestern Humboldt and Southern Humboldt Interior Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ108-110-111-114-031915- /O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.220103T1200Z-220104T0300Z/ Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake- 315 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Southern Trinity, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Lake and Northwestern Mendocino Interior Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * 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. && $$ CAZ103-031915- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T2300Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- 315 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
754 WWUS76 KEKA 031906 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1106 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 CAZ101-032015- /O.CAN.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T2300Z/ Coastal Del Norte- 1106 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ CAZ102-032015- /O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T0300Z/ Del Norte Interior- 1106 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ CAZ103-032300- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T2300Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- 1106 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...Until 3 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. && $$ CAZ104>106-040300- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T0300Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior- Southern Humboldt Interior- 1106 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with a few gusts up to 60 mph above 1500 feet, strongest over ridges. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Interior, Southwestern Humboldt and Southern Humboldt Interior Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ108-110-111-114-040300- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T0300Z/ Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake- 1106 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph above 2500 feet, strongest over ridges. * WHERE...Southern Trinity, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Northern Lake Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 3:29 AM PST | Coastal Flood Watch | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 23 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.