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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Eureka, CA

March 8, 20235 counties in California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Mar 8, 2023, 3:21 AM PST for 5 counties in California. It took effect at Mar 9, 2023, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2023, 3:21 AM PST (11:21 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2023, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 9, 2023, 10:00 PM PST
In force
16 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 11:22 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, 11.4 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 00:00Z on 2023-03-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 20 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2023-03-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 164 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
20 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-34 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1156 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
164 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
286 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

754 
WWUS76 KEKA 081121
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
321 AM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

CAZ102-104>106-110-081930-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.230309T1400Z-230310T0500Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
321 AM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101-103-109-112-081930-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.230309T1900Z-230310T0500Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
321 AM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
623 
WWUS76 KEKA 081931
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1131 AM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

CAZ102-104>106-110-090345-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.230309T1400Z-230310T0500Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
1131 AM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101-103-109-112-090345-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.230309T1900Z-230310T0500Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
1131 AM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM 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.

&&

$$
098 
WWUS76 KEKA 090211
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
611 PM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

CAZ107-108-111-113>115-091015-
/O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.230309T1400Z-230310T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
611 PM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. Strongest winds across exposed ridges.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101>106-109-110-112-091015-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.230309T1400Z-230310T0600Z/
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-
611 PM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected. Strongest winds across exposed ridges and coastal
  headlands.

* 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...From 6 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$
113 
WWUS76 KEKA 090645
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1045 PM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

CAZ101>115-091445-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.230309T1400Z-230310T0600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
1045 PM PST Wed Mar 8 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$
968 
WWUS76 KEKA 091320
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
520 AM PST Thu Mar 9 2023

CAZ101>115-092130-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.230309T1400Z-230310T0600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
520 AM PST Thu Mar 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$
460 
WWUS76 KEKA 092035
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1235 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023

CAZ101>115-100445-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-230310T0600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
1235 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected. Strongest winds across exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$
067 
WWUS76 KEKA 092237
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
237 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023

CAZ101>115-100600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-230310T0600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
237 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected. Stronger winds across exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$
230 
WWUS76 KEKA 100222
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
622 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023

CAZ101>115-100600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-230310T0600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
622 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$
166 
WWUS76 KEKA 100600
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1000 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023

CAZ101>115-100700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-230310T0600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
1000 PM PST Thu Mar 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 8:55 PM PSTGale WarningEKA48 hr
Mar 7, 8:55 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA33 hr
Mar 8, 3:06 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA27 hr
Mar 8, 3:06 AM PSTStorm WarningEKA42 hr
Mar 8, 2:09 PM PSTWinter Storm WatchEKADel Norte, Humboldt7 hr
Mar 8, 2:09 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningEKATrinity44 hr
Mar 8, 2:52 PM PSTRiver Flood WatchEKAMendocino18 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.