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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this high wind warning at Feb 23, 2025, 2:20 PM PST for Del Norte County, California. It took effect at Feb 24, 2025, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 23, 2025, 2:20 PM PST (22:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 24, 2025, 6:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2025, 2:51 PM PST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
County Del Norte County, CA
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:22 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 12:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 118 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
- 547 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 322 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 516 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
640 WWUS76 KEKA 232220 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 220 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025 CAZ101-241000- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0001.250224T1400Z-250225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0001.250224T1400Z-250225T0000Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Smith River, Crescent City, Klamath, and Ft Dick 220 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM PST Monday. * 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 are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-241000- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0010.250224T1400Z-250225T0000Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Dinsmore, Alderpoint, Orleans, Hoopa, Kneeland, Briceland, Bull Creek, Garberville, Petrolia, Honeydew, Shelter Cove, Weitchpec, Benbow, Willow Creek, Whitethorn, Ettersburg, Gasquet, Bridgeville, Shively, and Pepperwood 220 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-241000- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0010.250224T1400Z-250224T2300Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Fortuna, Arcata, Fernbridge, Fieldbrook, Eureka, McKinleyville, Ferndale, Samoa, and Trinidad 220 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka JMM
3 follow-up statements
747 WWUS76 KEKA 241005 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 205 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 CAZ101-241900- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.250224T1400Z-250225T0000Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Klamath, Ft Dick, Smith River, and Crescent City 205 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-241900- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0010.250224T1400Z-250225T0000Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Kneeland, Garberville, Honeydew, Shively, Willow Creek, Ettersburg, Hoopa, Shelter Cove, Orleans, Gasquet, Pepperwood, Briceland, Benbow, Alderpoint, Weitchpec, Dinsmore, Petrolia, Bull Creek, Bridgeville, and Whitethorn 205 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-241900- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0010.250224T1400Z-250224T2300Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Arcata, Samoa, Eureka, Fieldbrook, Fortuna, McKinleyville, Trinidad, Fernbridge, and Ferndale 205 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka JJW
525 WWUS76 KEKA 241842 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1042 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 CAZ101-250000- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Crescent City, Ft Dick, Klamath, and Smith River 1042 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * 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 are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-250000- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Bridgeville, Alderpoint, Kneeland, Weitchpec, Honeydew, Dinsmore, Shelter Cove, Hoopa, Petrolia, Garberville, Gasquet, Bull Creek, Shively, Whitethorn, Willow Creek, Benbow, Briceland, Ettersburg, Pepperwood, and Orleans 1042 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-242300- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250224T2300Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Fernbridge, Eureka, Arcata, Fieldbrook, Fortuna, Trinidad, Ferndale, Samoa, and McKinleyville 1042 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka JMM
409 WWUS76 KEKA 242251 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 251 PM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 CAZ101-250000- /O.CAN.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Crescent City, Ft Dick, Klamath, and Smith River 251 PM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds are diminishing following a frontal passage. Breezy conditions will continue through the afternoon. $$ CAZ102-104>106-250000- /O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Bridgeville, Alderpoint, Kneeland, Weitchpec, Honeydew, Dinsmore, Shelter Cove, Hoopa, Petrolia, Garberville, Gasquet, Bull Creek, Shively, Whitethorn, Willow Creek, Benbow, Briceland, Ettersburg, Pepperwood, and Orleans 251 PM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds are diminishing following a frontal passage. Breezy conditions will continue through the afternoon. $$ CAZ103-250000- /O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250224T2300Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Fernbridge, Eureka, Arcata, Fieldbrook, Fortuna, Trinidad, Ferndale, Samoa, and McKinleyville 251 PM PST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds are diminishing following a frontal passage. Breezy conditions will continue through the afternoon. $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka JMM
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 9:35 PM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 9 hr |
| Feb 23, 1:11 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | EKA | Del Norte | 8 hr |
| Feb 23, 2:34 AM PST | High Wind Watch | EKA | Del Norte | 12 hr |
| Feb 23, 2:34 AM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 36 hr |
| Feb 23, 2:50 AM PST | Gale Warning | EKA | 36 hr | |
| Feb 23, 2:56 AM PST | High Surf Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 55 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.