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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Eureka, CA

January 3, 2023Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this high wind warning at Jan 3, 2023, 2:23 PM PST for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California. It took effect at Jan 4, 2023, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 26 hr. 58 reports 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 3, 2023, 2:23 PM PST (22:23 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 4, 2023, 7:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 5, 2023, 8:40 AM PST
In force
26 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 22:25 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 4, 7:18 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGFreshwater, CADOWNED POWER LINES.
Jan 4, 7:45 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGBlue Lake, CATREES DOWN IN WESTBOUND LANE ON HIGHWAY 299.
Jan 4, 7:45 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGBlue Lake, CATREES DOWN IN WESTBOUN LANE ON HIGHWAY 299.
Jan 4, 7:59 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGLeggett, CAPOWERLINE FELL AT HOUSE AND FIRE STARTED.
Jan 4, 8:01 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7711 Wsw Weitchpec, CAELEVATION OF THE OBSERVATION SITE IS 2653 FEET.
Jan 4, 8:03 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 S Orick, CATREE DOWN BLOCKING NORTHBOUND LANE AND PART OF SOUTHBOUND LANE ON HIGHWAY 101 NEAR BIG LAGOON.
Jan 4, 8:21 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGKlamath, CADOWNED TREE BLOCKING BOTH LANES ON HIGHWAY 101.
Jan 4, 8:23 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGKlamath, CAFALLING LIMBS ON HIGHWAY 199 FROM STRONG WINDS.
Jan 4, 8:48 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2.5 E Orick, CATREE DOWN ACROSS ENTIRE ROADWAY AND ON TOP OF POWER LINES.
Jan 4, 8:50 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Arcata Arpt, CAELEVATION OF THE OBSERVATION SITE IS 217 FEET.
Jan 4, 8:57 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 W Hydesville, CATREE COMPLETELY BLOCKING ROADWAY ON HIGHWAY 36.
Jan 4, 9:01 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 8311 Wsw Weitchpec, CAELEVATION OF THE OBSERVATION IS 2653 FEET.
Jan 4, 9:19 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGMckinleyville, CATREES DOWN ON EAGLE LANE.
Jan 4, 9:36 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGMckinleyville, CATREE DOWN ACROSS ALL LANES NEAR MURRAY ROAD AND ELIZABETH ROAD.
Jan 4, 9:41 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 N Manchester, CATREE BLOCKING ENTIRE ROADWAY ON HIGHWAY 1 NEAR IRISH BEACH DRIVE.
Jan 4, 9:41 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 S Klamath, CATREE DOWN BLOCKING ALL LANES NEAR HIGHWAY 101 AND NEWTON B DRURY SCENIC PARKWAY OFFRAMP.
Jan 4, 9:44 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Se Orick, CAMAN HIT BY TREE ON BALD HILLS ROAD/JOHNSON ROAD.
Jan 4, 9:48 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG7 Ne Crescent City, CAFIRE STARTED FROM DOWNED POWERLINES ON HIGHWAY 199 NEAR HIOUCHI.
Jan 4, 9:54 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Se Miranda, CATREE AND POWERLINES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 254 IN HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK.
Jan 4, 10:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3.5 N Mckinleyville, CAWOODY ROAD CLOSED DUE TO DOWNED TREES ON POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES.
Jan 4, 10:19 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG9 S Fort Bragg, CAPOWER LINES STARTING FIRE ON HIGHWAY 1 NEAR LITTLE LAKE ROAD IN MENDOCINO.
Jan 4, 10:21 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGShelter Cove, CATREE DOWN PARTIALLY IN ROADWAY ON UPPER PACIFIC DRIVE.
Jan 4, 10:46 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGShelter Cove, CAROOF BLOWN OFF HOME. WINDS ESTIMATED TO BE AT LEAST 65 MPH.
Jan 4, 11:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 N Arcata, CAA TREE FELL ON A HOME IN THE 800 BLOCK OF DIAMOND DRIVE IN ARCATA AT AROUND 11 AM. TWO PEOPLE WERE TRAPPED IN THE UPSTAIRS PORTION OF THE HOME. AT LEAST ONE VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED AWAY FROM THE HOME VIA AMBULANCE.
Jan 4, 11:38 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGOrick, CABALD HILLS ROAD HAS AN EMERGENCY CLOSURE FOR FALLING TREES.
Jan 4, 11:40 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 Ese Crescent City, CAOBSERVATION SITE IS AT SEA-LEVEL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CRESCENT CITY.
Jan 4, 11:42 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 946 Ene Capetown, CAOBSERVATION SITE ELEVATION IS 1696 FEET.
Jan 4, 11:47 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGOrick, CAFULL CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 101 FROM SEAWOOD (NORTH OF TRINIDAD) TO ORICK DUE TO TREE WORK.
Jan 4, 11:48 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Se Blue Lake, CABALD MOUNTAIN ROAD CLOSED NEAR MAPLE CREEK ROAD DUE TO DOWNED TREES BLOCKING ROADWAY.
Jan 4, 11:58 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGMckinleyville, CALARGE TREE FELL ONTO THE MCKINLEYVILLE REDWOOD COMMUNITY PHARMACY.
Jan 4, 12:01 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Ene Willits, CAPOWER LINE ACROSS THE ROADWAY FROM FALLEN TREE.
Jan 4, 12:21 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGShelter Cove, CAMULTIPLE TREES INTO HOMES AND POWER OUT TO THE COMMUNITY.
Jan 4, 1:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 754 Ne Branscomb, CAELEVATION OF THE OBSERVING STATION IS 4230 FEET.
Jan 4, 1:09 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Sse Point Arena, CAFULL ROAD CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 1 AT IVERSEN POINT ROAD DUE TO SEVERAL DOWNED TREES.
Jan 4, 1:24 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ssw Manchester, CAHIGHWAY 1 CLOSED DUE TO TREES DOWN IN ROADWAY.
Jan 4, 1:55 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 783 Se Kneeland, CAELEVATION OF THE OBSERVING STATION IS 2737 FEET.
Jan 4, 2:01 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 8111 Wsw Weitchpec, CAELEVATION OF THE OBSERVING SITE IS 2653 FEET.
Jan 4, 3:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 W Arcata, CASEVERAL POWER POLES DOWN ON ROUTE 255, GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 65 MPH REPORTED NEARBY.
Jan 4, 3:54 PM PSTFLOOD1 Ssw Shively, CAMUD/DIRT/ROCK SLIDE.
Jan 4, 3:59 PM PSTFLOOD8 Ese Leggett, CAMUD/DIRT/ROCK SLIDE ON HIGHWAY 101.
Jan 4, 4:39 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGPhilo, CAFULL CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 128 FROM WEST LIMITS PHILO TO RUDDOCK ROAD DUE TO DOWNED TREE.
Jan 4, 6:59 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 453 Nw Gualala, CANORTHBOUND/SOUTHBOUND FULL CLOSURE OF HWY 1 DUE TO A DOWNED TREE.
Jan 4, 7:59 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 442 Nnw Point Arena, CANORTHBOUND/SOUTHBOUND HWY 1 FULL CLOSURE FROM MINER HOLE RD TO GASKER SLOUGH DUE TO A DOWNED TREE.
Jan 4, 8:19 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 503 Ene Orick, CASEVERAL TREES DOWN AND BLOCKING THE ROADWAY. IT IS IMPASSABLE AND THE NATIONAL PARKS ISSUED AN EMERGENCY CLOSING OF THE ROAD AS OF 8:33PM PST.
Jan 4, 8:20 PM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.58 Sse Hopland, CATRAFFIC COLLISION DUE TO A SLIDE BLOCKING BOTH NORTHBOUND LANES OF HWY 101.
Jan 4, 9:45 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 3610 Wsw Comptche, CANORTHBOUND/SOUTHBOUND 1 FULL CLOSURE FROM NAVARRO BRIDGE RD. TO PACIFIC REEFS RD. DUE TO A DOWNED TREE.
Jan 4, 11:33 PM PSTFLOOD1 Ese Ukiah, CA101/175 HOPLAND, CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.
Jan 4, 11:57 PM PSTFLOOD1 Sse Hopland, CAEASTBOUND/WESTBOUND HWY 175 FULLY CLOSED FROM HWY 101 TO HOPLAND RAILROAD CROSSING DUE TO FLOODING.
Jan 5, 12:12 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 30Point Arena, CANORTHBOUND/SOUTHBOUND FULL CLOSURE OF HWY 1 DUE TO A DOWNED TREE FROM LAKE ST. TO MAIN ST. IN POINT ARENA.
Jan 5, 1:17 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 40Rio Dell, CATRAMPOLINE BLOWN INTO BOTH SOUTHBOUND LANES OF HWY 101 AT WILDWOOD AVE OFF RAMP.
Jan 5, 1:57 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 402 Sse Weott, CAREDWOOD TREE FELL ACROSS ALL 4 LANES OF HWY 101 NEAR BURLINGTON.
Jan 5, 2:16 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 508 S Klamath Glen, CASTRONG WIND PUSHED VEHICLE OFF HWY 101.
Jan 5, 2:21 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 358 Wsw Comptche, CAPOWERLINES AND TREE DOWN, WITH A VEHICLE RUNNING INTO DOWNED TREE.
Jan 5, 2:24 AM PSTFLOOD1 S Shively, CAROADWAY (HWY 254) CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING NEAR HOLMES.
Jan 5, 4:18 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 307 W Willits, CAFULL TREE DOWN ON ROADWAY (STATE HWY 20).
Jan 5, 5:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Briceland, CATREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON THE ROAD. ROAD CLOSED.
Jan 5, 5:36 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 302 Wsw Briceland, CATREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN THE ROADWAY AT ETTERSBURG RD / BRICELAND THORN RD.
Jan 5, 8:00 AM PSTHIGH SURF1 W Shelter Cove, CAFOUR HOMES IN SHELTER COVE DAMAGED BY VERY LARGE WAVES AND HIGH TIDES. TIME AND LOCATION APPROX.

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 12:00Z, 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2023-01-03Temperature 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 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 2023-01-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 4 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
714 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
110 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

360 
WWUS76 KEKA 032223
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
223 PM PST Tue Jan 3 2023

CAZ102>106-109-110-112-040630-
/O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
223 PM PST Tue Jan 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101-040630-
/O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0002.230105T0900Z-230105T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0001.230105T0900Z-230105T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
223 PM PST Tue Jan 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ113-040630-
/O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T1800Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
223 PM PST Tue Jan 3 2023

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior County.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-108-111-114-115-040630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
223 PM PST Tue Jan 3 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Trinity, Southern Trinity, Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior, Northern Lake and Southern Lake Counties.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
178 
WWUS76 KEKA 040617
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1017 PM PST Tue Jan 3 2023

CAZ102>106-109-110-112-041400-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
1017 PM PST Tue Jan 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
10 AM THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 75 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 10 AM Thursday.

* 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.

$$

CAZ101-041400-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.230105T0900Z-230105T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
1017 PM PST Tue Jan 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM Thursday.

* 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.

$$

CAZ107-108-111-113>115-041400-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
1017 PM PST Tue Jan 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Trinity, Southern Trinity, Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior, Northern Lake and Southern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 10 AM Thursday.

* 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 041229
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
429 AM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

CAZ102>106-109-110-112-042030-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
429 AM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101-042030-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.230105T0900Z-230105T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
429 AM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-108-111-113>115-042030-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.230104T1500Z-230105T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
429 AM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Trinity, Southern Trinity, Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern 
  Lake and Southern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
990 
WWUS76 KEKA 041837
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1037 AM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

CAZ101-050245-
/O.EXT.KEKA.HW.W.0001.230104T1837Z-230105T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
1037 AM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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>106-109-110-112-050245-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230105T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
1037 AM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 85 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-108-111-113>115-050245-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230105T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
1037 AM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity, Southern Trinity, Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern 
  Lake and Southern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
315 
WWUS76 KEKA 050235
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
635 PM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

CAZ101>106-109-110-112-051045-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230105T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Mendocino Coast-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
635 PM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-108-111-113>115-051045-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230105T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
635 PM PST Wed Jan 4 2023

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity, Southern Trinity, Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern 
  Lake and Southern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
810 
WWUS76 KEKA 051009
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
209 AM PST Thu Jan 5 2023

CAZ101>106-109-110-112-051800-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230105T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Mendocino Coast-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
209 AM PST Thu Jan 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-108-111-113>115-051800-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230105T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
209 AM PST Thu Jan 5 2023

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity, Southern Trinity, Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern 
  Lake and Southern Lake Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
082 
WWUS76 KEKA 051640
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
840 AM PST Thu Jan 5 2023

CAZ101>106-109-110-112-051745-
/O.CAN.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230105T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Mendocino Coast-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
840 AM PST Thu Jan 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Current observations are showing wind speeds quickly subsiding as
a strong cyclone moves north. There still will be lingering gusts
around 40 mph through late morning.


$$

CAZ107-108-111-113>115-051745-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230105T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
840 AM PST Thu Jan 5 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Current observations are showing wind speeds quickly subsiding as
a strong cyclone moves north. There still will be lingering gusts
around 40 mph through late morning.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 2, 8:31 PM PSTHigh Wind WatchEKADel Norte18 hr
Jan 3, 2:25 AM PSTStorm WarningEKA55 hr
Jan 3, 8:35 AM PSTRiver Flood WatchEKAMendocino23 hr
Jan 3, 10:30 AM PSTHigh Surf WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino60 hr
Jan 3, 1:06 PM PSTFlash Flood WatchEKAHumboldt, Lake, Mendocino45 hr
Jan 3, 2:00 PM PSTGale WarningEKA10 hr
Jan 3, 2:23 PM PSTWind AdvisoryEKALake, Mendocino, Trinity42 hr
Jan 3, 2:31 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningEKA25 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.