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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this high wind warning at Dec 24, 2025, 12:29 PM PST for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, California. It took effect at Dec 24, 2025, 7:00 PM PST. It was in force for 25 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 24, 2025, 12:29 PM PST (20:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 24, 2025, 7:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2025, 8:00 PM PST
- In force
- 25 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA, Mendocino County, CA
The radar
The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2:26 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 W Navarro, CA | Hwy 128 closed due to Large redwood tree across both lanes just west of Flynn Creek Rd at MP 9.9. |
| Dec 25, 5:45 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Shelter Cove, CA | 12 inch tree down on Shelter Cove road. Reported at 6:30 AM, but uncertain when it actually fell. Additional trees fell in other locations up the road. Time estimated by radar. |
| Dec 25, 2:12 PM PST | LANDSLIDE | 6 Nnw Requa, CA | Northbound Highway 101 lane blocked by slide. |
| Dec 25, 4:00 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 35 | 1 Wnw Whitehorn, CA | Wind caused tree to contact powerlines, resulting in power outage for community. |
| Dec 25, 4:10 PM PST | LANDSLIDE | 7 Nnw Requa, CA | Mud slide on HWY 101 near last chance grade near Crescent City, CA. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 349 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
- 44 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 626 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 168 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 161 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
934 WWUS76 KEKA 242029 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1229 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 CAZ102-242130- /O.CAN.KEKA.HW.A.0006.251225T0800Z-251226T0300Z/ Del Norte Interior- Including Gasquet 1229 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO WARNING FOR DEL NORTE COAST, HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, SOUTHWETERN HUMBOLDT AND MENDOCINO COAST... $$ CAZ104>106-250430- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0006.251225T0800Z-251226T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0007.251225T0300Z-251225T2200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Ettersburg 1229 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Locally strongest over the exposed ridges and coastal headland. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 2 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ109-250430- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0006.251225T0800Z-251226T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0007.251225T0300Z-251226T1800Z/ Mendocino Coast- Including Rockport, Point Arena, and Fort Bragg 1229 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Friday. * 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. && $$ CAZ101-250430- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0006.251225T0800Z-251226T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0007.251225T1000Z-251226T0400Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Klamath, Crescent City, Smith River, and Ft Dick 1229 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ110>115-250430- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0006.251225T0800Z-251226T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.251225T0400Z-251225T1800Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior- Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Laytonville, Ukiah, Covelo, Calpella, Talmage, Finley, Clearlake, Knobcone Camp, Philo, Middletown, Hopland, Willits, Hidden Valley Lake, Redwood Valley, Clearlake Park, Comptche, Boonville, Gravelly Valley Airport, Lakeport, Yorkville, Potter Valley, and Legget 1229 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally strongest over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Lake County, and Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PST 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. && $$ CAZ103-250430- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0006.251225T0800Z-251226T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.251225T0600Z-251225T2200Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Eureka, Fieldbrook, Samoa, Trinidad, Fernbridge, Ferndale, McKinleyville, Fortuna, and Arcata 1229 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka ZVS
7 follow-up statements
348 WWUS76 KEKA 242049 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1249 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 CAZ104>106-250500- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.251225T0300Z-251225T2200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Ettersburg 1249 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Locally strongest over the exposed ridges and coastal headland. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 2 PM PST Thursday. * 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. && $$ CAZ109-250500- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.251225T0300Z-251226T1800Z/ Mendocino Coast- Including Rockport, Point Arena, and Fort Bragg 1249 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ101-250500- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.251225T1000Z-251226T0400Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Klamath, Crescent City, Smith River, and Ft Dick 1249 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PST Thursday. * 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. && $$ CAZ102-250500- /O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.251225T1000Z-251226T0400Z/ Del Norte Interior- Including Gasquet 1249 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ110>115-250500- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.251225T0400Z-251225T1800Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior- Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Laytonville, Ukiah, Covelo, Calpella, Talmage, Finley, Clearlake, Knobcone Camp, Philo, Middletown, Hopland, Willits, Hidden Valley Lake, Redwood Valley, Clearlake Park, Comptche, Boonville, Gravelly Valley Airport, Lakeport, Yorkville, Potter Valley, and Legget 1249 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally strongest over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Lake County, and Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM PST 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. && $$ CAZ103-250500- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.251225T0600Z-251225T2200Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Eureka, Fieldbrook, Samoa, Trinidad, Fernbridge, Ferndale, McKinleyville, Fortuna, and Arcata 1249 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka ZVS
947 WWUS76 KEKA 250501 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 901 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 CAZ104>106-251815- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Ettersburg 901 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Locally stronger over the exposed ridges and coastal headland. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Thursday. * 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. && $$ CAZ109-251815- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251226T1800Z/ Mendocino Coast- Including Rockport, Point Arena, and Fort Bragg 901 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ101-251815- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.251225T1000Z-251226T0400Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Klamath, Smith River, Crescent City, and Ft Dick 901 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PST Thursday. * 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. && $$ CAZ110>115-251800- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251225T1800Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior- Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Legget, Talmage, Hidden Valley Lake, Philo, Lakeport, Comptche, Boonville, Finley, Willits, Redwood Valley, Clearlake, Covelo, Laytonville, Knobcone Camp, Clearlake Park, Calpella, Potter Valley, Gravelly Valley Airport, Yorkville, Middletown, Hopland, and Ukiah 901 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally strongest over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Lake County, and Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ103-251815- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.251225T0600Z-251225T2200Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Fieldbrook, Trinidad, Eureka, Fortuna, Arcata, Samoa, Fernbridge, Ferndale, and McKinleyville 901 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally strongest over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST 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. && $$ CAZ102-251815- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.251225T1000Z-251226T0400Z/ Del Norte Interior- Including Gasquet 901 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally strongest over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka DB
527 WWUS76 KEKA 251556 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 756 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 CAZ109-251800- /O.EXT.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251225T1800Z/ Mendocino Coast- Including Fort Bragg, Rockport, and Point Arena 756 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * 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. && $$ CAZ101-260000- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251226T0400Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Smith River, Crescent City, Klamath, and Ft Dick 756 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ104>106-252200- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Ettersburg 756 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 2 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. && $$ CAZ102-260000- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251226T0400Z/ Del Norte Interior- Including Gasquet 756 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-252200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Eureka, Arcata, Fernbridge, Fortuna, McKinleyville, Samoa, Fieldbrook, Ferndale, and Trinidad 756 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ CAZ110>115-251800- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251225T1800Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior- Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Middletown, Hopland, Legget, Talmage, Yorkville, Laytonville, Knobcone Camp, Clearlake Park, Redwood Valley, Calpella, Hidden Valley Lake, Potter Valley, Clearlake, Gravelly Valley Airport, Ukiah, Willits, Finley, Lakeport, Covelo, Philo, Boonville, and Comptche 756 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lake County, and Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka MKK
345 WWUS76 KEKA 251755 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 955 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 CAZ109-251900- /O.EXP.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251225T1800Z/ Mendocino Coast- Including Fort Bragg, Rockport, and Point Arena 955 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... The stronger wind threat has diminished, but showers and thunderstorms may continue to produce gusts to 50 mph in the stronger storms. $$ CAZ110>115-251900- /O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251225T1800Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior- Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior- Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Middletown, Hopland, Legget, Talmage, Yorkville, Laytonville, Knobcone Camp, Clearlake Park, Redwood Valley, Calpella, Hidden Valley Lake, Potter Valley, Clearlake, Gravelly Valley Airport, Ukiah, Willits, Finley, Lakeport, Covelo, Philo, Boonville, and Comptche 955 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... The stronger wind threat has diminished, but showers and thunderstorms may continue to produce gusts to 50 mph in the stronger storms. $$ CAZ101-260200- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251226T0400Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Smith River, Crescent City, Klamath, and Ft Dick 955 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the stronger showers. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ104>106-252200- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Ettersburg 955 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ102-260200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251226T0400Z/ Del Norte Interior- Including Gasquet 955 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST 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. && $$ CAZ103-252200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Eureka, Arcata, Fernbridge, Fortuna, McKinleyville, Samoa, Fieldbrook, Ferndale, and Trinidad 955 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka MKK
976 WWUS76 KEKA 252035 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1235 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 CAZ104>106-260445- /O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.251225T2200Z-251226T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Ettersburg and Shelter Cove 1235 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM PST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be periods of lighter winds intermixed with stronger winds. These will likely be associated with showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ101-260400- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251226T0400Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Smith River, Crescent City, Klamath, and Ft Dick 1235 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be periods of lighter winds intermixed with stronger winds. These will likely be associated with showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ109-111>115-260445- /O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251226T1800Z/ Mendocino Coast-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake- Southern Lake- Including Fort Bragg and Point Arena 1235 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lake County, Southern Mendocino Interior, Mendocino Coast, and Northeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be periods of lighter winds intermixed with stronger winds. These will likely be associated with showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ102-260400- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251226T0400Z/ Del Norte Interior- Including Gasquet 1235 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be periods of lighter winds intermixed with stronger winds. These will likely be associated with showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-252200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Eureka, Arcata, Fernbridge, Fortuna, McKinleyville, Samoa, Fieldbrook, Ferndale, and Trinidad 1235 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be periods of lighter winds intermixed with stronger winds. These will likely be associated with showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka MKK
001 WWUS76 KEKA 252134 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 134 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 CAZ104>106-260545- /O.EXP.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.251225T2200Z-251226T1800Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Ettersburg and Shelter Cove 134 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ103-252245- /O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Eureka, Arcata, Fernbridge, Fortuna, McKinleyville, Samoa, Fieldbrook, Ferndale, and Trinidad 134 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Additional gusty winds to 40 mph may occur in the stronger showers this evening. $$ CAZ101-260400- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251226T0400Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Smith River, Crescent City, Klamath, and Ft Dick 134 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ102-260400- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251226T0400Z/ Del Norte Interior- Including Gasquet 134 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST 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. && $$ CAZ109-111>115-260545- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251226T1800Z/ Mendocino Coast-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake- Southern Lake- Including Fort Bragg and Point Arena 134 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lake County, Southern Mendocino Interior, Mendocino Coast, and Northeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka MKK
371 WWUS76 KEKA 260348 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 748 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 CAZ101-260500- /O.EXP.KEKA.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251226T0400Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Ft Dick, Smith River, Klamath, and Crescent City 748 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... The threat has ended. $$ CAZ102-260500- /O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251226T0400Z/ Del Norte Interior- Including Gasquet 748 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... $$ CAZ104>106-261200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251226T1800Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Shelter Cove 748 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * 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. && $$ CAZ109-111>115-261200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-251226T1800Z/ Mendocino Coast-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake- Southern Lake- Including Point Arena and Fort Bragg 748 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lake County, Southern Mendocino Interior, Mendocino Coast, and Northeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka DB
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 9:21 PM PST | High Wind Watch | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino | 15 hr |
| Dec 23, 11:48 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 12 hr | |
| Dec 23, 11:48 PM PST | Storm Watch | EKA | 12 hr | |
| Dec 24, 1:44 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | EKA | Humboldt | 3 hr |
| Dec 24, 6:44 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | EKA | Humboldt | 13 hr |
| Dec 24, 7:58 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | EKA | Humboldt | 12 hr |
| Dec 24, 11:39 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 7 hr | |
| Dec 24, 11:39 AM PST | Storm Warning | EKA | 35 hr | |
| Dec 24, 12:29 PM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino | 50 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.