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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at May 7, 2024, 2:43 PM PDT for Lake County, California. It took effect at May 7, 2024, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 34 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 7, 2024, 2:43 PM PDT (21:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 7, 2024, 11:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- May 9, 2024, 9:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
County Lake County, CA
The radar
The Beale AFB radar (KBBX), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:47 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
Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 160 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
- 1156 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -6 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 52 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
526 WWUS76 KEKA 072143 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 243 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 CAZ114-080545- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.240508T0600Z-240508T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0015.240508T1000Z-240508T1700Z/ Northern Lake- Including Gravelly Valley Airport 243 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY ELEVATION ABOVE 1500 FEET... ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory elevation above 1500 feet, north winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Northern Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ CAZ115-080545- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.240508T0600Z-240508T1800Z/ Southern Lake- 243 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY ELEVATION ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected elevation above 1500 feet. * WHERE...Southern Lake. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ102-105>108-110-111-080545- /O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0015.240508T1000Z-240508T1700Z/ Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Including Forest Glen, Junction City, Helena, Willow Creek, Bridgeville, Big Bar, Hyampom, Willits, Trinity Center, Peanut, Hayfork, Covelo, Weaverville, Dinsmore, Carrville, Del Loma, and Douglas City 243 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Trinity County, Humboldt Interior, Northern Mendocino Interior, and Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka EYS
5 follow-up statements
407 WWUS76 KEKA 080518 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1018 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 CAZ114-081330- /O.EXT.KEKA.FR.Y.0015.240508T1000Z-240508T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.240508T0600Z-240508T1800Z/ Northern Lake- Including Gravelly Valley Airport 1018 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 ...FROST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory for elevations above 1500 feet, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Northern Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along exposed ridges. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ102-105>108-110-111-081330- /O.EXT.KEKA.FR.Y.0015.240508T1000Z-240508T1600Z/ Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Including Bridgeville, Hyampom, Junction City, Forest Glen, Del Loma, Covelo, Hayfork, Peanut, Douglas City, Dinsmore, Trinity Center, Big Bar, Carrville, Helena, Weaverville, Willits, and Willow Creek 1018 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 ...FROST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Trinity County, Humboldt Interior, Northern Mendocino Interior, and Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ CAZ115-081330- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.240508T0600Z-240508T1800Z/ Southern Lake- 1018 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for elevations above 1500 feet. * WHERE...Southern Lake. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka DB
653 WWUS76 KEKA 081013 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 313 AM PDT Wed May 8 2024 CAZ108-111-081815- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0020.240509T0300Z-240509T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-240508T1600Z/ Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Including Hayfork, Peanut, Covelo, Forest Glen, and Hyampom 313 AM PDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Southern Trinity. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ CAZ114-081815- /O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240509T1600Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-240508T1600Z/ Northern Lake- Including Gravelly Valley Airport 313 AM PDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Northern Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along exposed ridges. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ CAZ115-081815- /O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240509T1600Z/ Southern Lake- Including Middletown 313 AM PDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southern Lake. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ102-105>107-110-081600- /O.CON.KEKA.FR.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-240508T1600Z/ Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Including Del Loma, Dinsmore, Douglas City, Big Bar, Bridgeville, Willits, Willow Creek, Trinity Center, Helena, Carrville, Junction City, and Weaverville 313 AM PDT Wed May 8 2024 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, Northern Trinity, and Northwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along exposed ridges. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka
762 WWUS76 KEKA 081751 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1051 AM PDT Wed May 8 2024 CAZ114-115-090200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240509T1600Z/ Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Middletown 1051 AM PDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Lake County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ108-111-090200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0020.240509T0300Z-240509T1600Z/ Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- 1051 AM PDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Southern Trinity. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka MKK
983 WWUS76 KEKA 082149 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 249 PM PDT Wed May 8 2024 CAZ114-115-091000- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240509T1600Z/ Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Middletown 249 PM PDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lake County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ108-111-091000- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0020.240509T0300Z-240509T1600Z/ Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- 249 PM PDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Southern Trinity. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka MKK
501 WWUS76 KEKA 090925 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 225 AM PDT Thu May 9 2024 CAZ108-111-091600- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240509T1600Z/ Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- 225 AM PDT Thu May 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Southern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ114-115-091600- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240509T1600Z/ Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Middletown 225 AM PDT Thu May 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lake County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka JLW
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 9:09 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 24 hr | |
| May 7, 1:25 PM PDT | Frost Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity | 20 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.