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Wind Advisory 20, NWS Eureka, CA

May 8, 2024Mendocino County, Trinity County, California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at May 8, 2024, 3:13 AM PDT for Mendocino County, Trinity County, California. It took effect at May 8, 2024, 8:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 8, 2024, 3:13 AM PDT (10:13 UTC)
In effect from
May 8, 2024, 8:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 9, 2024, 9:00 AM PDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

Counties Mendocino County, CA, Trinity County, CA

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:11 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, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 262 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 2024-05-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 10 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2024-05-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
10 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1809 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
15 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

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
3 follow-up statements
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

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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.