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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Eureka, CA

March 27, 2025Del Norte County, California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this high wind warning at Mar 27, 2025, 5:24 AM PDT for Del Norte County, California. It was in force for 18 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
Mar 27, 2025, 5:24 AM PDT (12:24 UTC)
Expired
Mar 27, 2025, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
18 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 12:22 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, 0.4 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2025-03-27Temperature 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 2025-03-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 152 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
796 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
87 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
152 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
586 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

797 
WWUS76 KEKA 271224
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
524 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ101-272030-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0003.250327T1224Z-250328T0600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Ft Dick, Klamath, Crescent City, and Smith River
524 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be 
  particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal 
  headlands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

CAZ102-104>106-272030-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt
Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Kneeland
524 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected 
  on ridges and wind prone areas.

* WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern 
  Humboldt.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ103-272030-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0015.250327T1500Z-250328T0300Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-
Including Trinidad, Samoa, McKinleyville, and Eureka
524 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

JHW
3 follow-up statements
903 
WWUS76 KEKA 272039
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
139 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ101-280445-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Ft Dick, Crescent City, and Klamath
139 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be 
  particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal 
  headlands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

CAZ102-104>106-280445-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt
Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Kneeland
139 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected 
  on ridges and wind prone areas.

* WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern 
  Humboldt.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ103-280300-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250328T0300Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-
Including Samoa, Trinidad, Eureka, and McKinleyville
139 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

ZVS
591 
WWUS76 KEKA 280231
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
731 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ103-280345-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250328T0300Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-
Including McKinleyville, Samoa, Trinidad, and Eureka
731 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The threat has ended.

$$

CAZ101-280600-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Klamath, Crescent City, and Ft Dick
731 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be 
  particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal 
  headlands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

CAZ102-104>106-280600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt
Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Kneeland
731 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern 
  Humboldt.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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

MKK
871 
WWUS76 KEKA 280547
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1047 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ101-280700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Klamath, Crescent City, and Ft Dick
1047 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The threat has ended. Winds are diminishing, but will be remain 
breezy for several hours.

$$

CAZ102-104>106-280700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/
Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt
Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Kneeland
1047 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The threat has ended. Winds are diminishing, but will be remain 
breezy for several hours.

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

MKK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 8:45 PM PDTHazardous Seas WarningEKA42 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.