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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Eureka, CA

February 25, 20235 counties in California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Feb 25, 2023, 12:51 PM PST for 5 counties in California. It took effect at Feb 26, 2023, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 25, 2023, 12:51 PM PST (20:51 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 26, 2023, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 27, 2023, 11:00 AM PST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

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

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:54 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, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 233 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 2023-02-25Temperature 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 2023-02-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 14 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1145 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

415 
WWUS76 KEKA 252051
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1251 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2023

CAZ101>106-110-260500-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.230227T0500Z-230227T1600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
1251 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 60 mph 
  expected. Highest wind gusts on ridgetops and coastal headlands.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
742 
WWUS76 KEKA 260454
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
854 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2023

CAZ101>106-110-261300-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.230227T0500Z-230227T1600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
854 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 60 mph 
  expected. Highest wind gusts on ridgetops and coastal 
  headlands.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$
471 
WWUS76 KEKA 261126
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
326 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2023

CAZ101>106-110-261930-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.230227T0500Z-230227T1600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
326 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 60 mph 
  expected. Highest wind gusts on ridgetops and coastal 
  headlands.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$
941 
WWUS76 KEKA 261920
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1120 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2023

CAZ101>106-110-270330-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.230227T0500Z-230227T1600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
1120 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 60 mph 
  expected. Highest wind gusts on ridgetops and coastal 
  headlands.

* WHERE...Del Norte County, Humboldt County, and Northwestern
  Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 8 AM 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.

$$
058 
WWUS76 KEKA 262138
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
138 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2023

CAZ107-108-111-114-270545-
/O.EXA.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.230227T0500Z-230227T1600Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-
138 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101>106-110-270545-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.230227T0500Z-230227T1600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
138 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$
710 
WWUS76 KEKA 270455
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
855 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2023

CAZ102-271300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.230227T0600Z-230227T1600Z/
Del Norte Interior-
855 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101-103>108-110-111-114-271300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.230227T0900Z-230227T1600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-
855 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM PST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$
307 
WWUS76 KEKA 271246
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
446 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2023

CAZ101>108-110-111-114-271600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230227T1600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-
446 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$
469 
WWUS76 KEKA 271559
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
759 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2023

CAZ101>108-110-111-271700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230227T1600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
759 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2023

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


$$

CAZ115-271900-
/O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.230227T1600Z-230227T1900Z/
Southern Lake-
759 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Southern Lake County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

CAZ114-271900-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230227T1900Z/
Northern Lake-
759 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Lake County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$
483 
WWUS76 KEKA 271902
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1102 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2023

CAZ114-115-272015-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230227T1900Z/
Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
1102 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2023

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 25, 2:57 AM PSTGale WatchEKA13 hr
Feb 25, 1:32 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity72 hr
Feb 25, 3:41 PM PSTGale WarningEKA53 hr

Nearby

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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.