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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Eureka, CA

March 14, 20255 counties in California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Mar 14, 2025, 2:38 PM PDT for 5 counties in California. It took effect at Mar 15, 2025, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2025, 2:38 PM PDT (21:38 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2025, 5:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA, Lake County, CA, Mendocino County, CA, Trinity County, CA

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:38 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, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 233 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 2025-03-14Temperature 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 2025-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -18 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
927 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
253 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

360 
WWUS76 KEKA 142138
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
238 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

CAZ101-150545-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0002.250316T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Klamath, Smith River, Crescent City, and Ft Dick
238 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 5 PM 
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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>106-150545-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T0600Z-250316T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Ferndale, McKinleyville, Fernbridge, Samoa, Shelter
Cove, Eureka, Kneeland, Arcata, and Trinidad
238 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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
10 follow-up statements
530 
WWUS76 KEKA 150438
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
938 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

CAZ101-151300-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0002.250316T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Ft Dick, Klamath, Smith River, and Crescent City
938 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 5 PM 
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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>106-151300-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T0600Z-250316T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Ferndale, Kneeland, Samoa, Shelter Cove, Trinidad,
Fernbridge, Arcata, McKinleyville, and Eureka
938 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM PDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Locally up to 65 mph over the more prominent exposed ridges.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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
800 
WWUS76 KEKA 151014
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
314 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

CAZ101-151815-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0002.250316T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Klamath, Smith River, Crescent City, and Ft Dick
314 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 
PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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>106-151815-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T0600Z-250316T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Ferndale, Shelter Cove, McKinleyville, Eureka,
Trinidad, Kneeland, Samoa, Fernbridge, and Arcata
314 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM 
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Locally up to 65 mph over the more prominent exposed ridges.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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

EYS
435 
WWUS76 KEKA 151221
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
521 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

CAZ101-152030-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0002.250316T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Klamath, Smith River, Crescent City, and Ft Dick
521 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 
PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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>106-152030-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T0000Z-250316T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Ferndale, Shelter Cove, McKinleyville, Eureka,
Trinidad, Kneeland, Samoa, Fernbridge, and Arcata
521 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM PDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Locally up to 65 mph over the more prominent exposed ridges.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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

EYS
361 
WWUS76 KEKA 151744
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1044 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

CAZ102-160145-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T0000Z-250316T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.HW.W.0002.250316T0000Z-250316T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-
1044 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM PDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected 
  on exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ101-160145-
/O.EXT.KEKA.HW.W.0002.250316T0000Z-250316T2100Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Crescent City, Smith River, Ft Dick, and Klamath
1044 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM 
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ108>112-160145-
/O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T0900Z-250317T0000Z/
Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Including Point Arena and Fort Bragg
1044 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  on coastal headlands and exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Western Mendocino, Southern Trinity, and Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ113>115-160145-
/O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T1500Z-250317T0300Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
1044 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, 
  primarily at elevations over 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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>106-160145-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt
Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Arcata, Shelter Cove, McKinleyville, Fernbridge, Samoa,
Ferndale, Kneeland, Trinidad, and Eureka
1044 AM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected 
  on coastal headlands and exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...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

RPA
362 
WWUS76 KEKA 160131
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
631 PM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

CAZ101-160945-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Smith River, Crescent City, Klamath, and Ft Dick
631 PM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ102-160945-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-
631 PM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected 
  on exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ103>106-160945-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt
Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Kneeland, Eureka, Samoa, Fernbridge, Arcata, Trinidad,
Ferndale, McKinleyville, and Shelter Cove
631 PM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected 
  on coastal headlands and exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ108>112-160945-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T0900Z-250317T0000Z/
Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Including Fort Bragg and Point Arena
631 PM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  on coastal headlands and exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Western Mendocino, Southern Trinity, and Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ113>115-160945-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T1500Z-250317T0300Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
631 PM PDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, 
  primarily at elevations over 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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
921 
WWUS76 KEKA 160937
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
237 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

CAZ101-162100-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Smith River, Klamath, Ft Dick, and Crescent City
237 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ102-162100-
/O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/
Del Norte Interior-
237 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ103>106-162100-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt
Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Shelter Cove, Arcata, Fernbridge, Kneeland, Eureka,
McKinleyville, Trinidad, Ferndale, and Samoa
237 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ108>112-162100-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Including Fort Bragg and Point Arena
237 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mendocino, Southern Trinity, and Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ113>115-162100-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.250316T1500Z-250317T0300Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
237 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening.

* 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
421 
WWUS76 KEKA 162051
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
151 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

CAZ101-162300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250316T2300Z/
Coastal Del Norte-
Including Smith River, Crescent City, Ft Dick, and Klamath
151 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ102-162300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250316T2300Z/
Del Norte Interior-
151 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ103>106-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt
Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Arcata, Fernbridge, Shelter Cove, McKinleyville,
Ferndale, Samoa, Trinidad, Eureka, and Kneeland
151 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  on coastal headlands and exposed ridges. Locally up to 60 over the 
  more prominent exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

CAZ108>112-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Including Point Arena and Fort Bragg
151 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  on coastal headlands and exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Western Mendocino, Southern Trinity, and Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ113>115-170300-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0300Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
151 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, 
  primarily at elevations over 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior.

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

* 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
233 
WWUS76 KEKA 162223
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
323 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

CAZ101-102-162330-
/O.CAN.KEKA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250316T2300Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-
Including Smith River, Crescent City, Ft Dick, and Klamath
323 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

CAZ103>106-162330-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt
Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Arcata, Fernbridge, Shelter Cove, McKinleyville,
Ferndale, Samoa, Trinidad, Eureka, and Kneeland
323 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

CAZ108>112-170000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Including Point Arena and Fort Bragg
323 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  on coastal headlands and exposed ridges.

* WHERE...Western Mendocino, Southern Trinity, and Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ113>115-170300-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0300Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
323 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, 
  primarily at elevations over 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior.

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

* 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
697 
WWUS76 KEKA 162337
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
437 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

CAZ108>112-170045-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Including Point Arena and Fort Bragg
437 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The threat has ended.

$$

CAZ113>115-170300-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0300Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
437 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, 
  primarily at elevations over 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior.

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

* 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
114 
WWUS76 KEKA 170256
NPWEKA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
756 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

CAZ113>115-170400-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250317T0300Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
756 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

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

The threat has ended.

$$

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

JB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 2:51 AM PDTHazardous Seas WarningEKA26 hr
Mar 14, 8:59 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA8 hr
Mar 14, 10:46 AM PDTFlood WatchEKADel Norte, Humboldt55 hr
Mar 14, 2:13 PM PDTWinter Storm WarningEKA57 hr
Mar 14, 2:30 PM PDTHigh Wind WarningEKADel Norte49 hr
Mar 14, 4:15 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKAHumboldt30 min

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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.