Alert archive / California / High Wind Watches in 2026
High Wind Watch 1, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this high wind watch at Jan 1, 2026, 2:31 PM PST for Del Norte County, California. It took effect at Jan 3, 2026, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 1, 2026, 2:31 PM PST (22:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 2, 2026, 9:47 PM PST
- In force
- 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 22:30 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
Salem/Mcnary, OR (KSLE), launched 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 361 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
- 1275 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -27 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 175 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
252 WWUS76 KEKA 012231 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 231 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 CAZ101-102-021100- /O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1800Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior- Including Klamath, Ft Dick, Crescent City, Smith River, and Gasquet 231 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally strongest over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Del Norte County. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ CAZ104-021100- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.260102T1500Z-260104T1500Z/ Southwestern Humboldt- Including Whitethorn, Ettersburg, Shelter Cove, Petrolia, Honeydew, and Briceland 231 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt around Cape Mendocino. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ103-109-021100- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast- Including Trinidad, McKinleyville, Arcata, Fieldbrook, Point Arena, Ferndale, Fort Bragg, Fortuna, Fernbridge, Samoa, Rockport, and Eureka 231 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ CAZ105-106-021100- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Bull Creek, Kneeland, Pepperwood, Dinsmore, Benbow, Orleans, Shively, Garberville, Bridgeville, Weitchpec, Willow Creek, Hoopa, and Alderpoint 231 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ110-112-021100- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- Including Boonville, Willits, Laytonville, Philo, Legget, Potter Valley, Comptche, and Yorkville 231 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ CAZ113>115-021100- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0000Z/ Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Knobcone Camp, Lakeport, Redwood Valley, Gravelly Valley Airport, Clearlake, Ukiah, Clearlake Park, Finley, Calpella, Talmage, Middletown, Hopland, and Hidden Valley Lake 231 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka JJW
6 follow-up statements
558 WWUS76 KEKA 012246 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 246 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 CAZ104-020700- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.260102T1500Z-260104T1500Z/ Southwestern Humboldt- Including Honeydew, Ettersburg, Whitethorn, Shelter Cove, Petrolia, and Briceland 246 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt around Cape Mendocino. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM PST 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. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ101-102-020700- /O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260103T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1800Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior- Including Ft Dick, Smith River, Crescent City, Klamath, and Gasquet 246 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Del Norte County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-109-020700- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast- Including Arcata, Rockport, Fieldbrook, Eureka, Fortuna, Trinidad, Samoa, Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Fernbridge, Ferndale, and McKinleyville 246 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally strongest over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ105-106-020700- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Hoopa, Weitchpec, Orleans, Kneeland, Bull Creek, Benbow, Bridgeville, Garberville, Shively, Dinsmore, Pepperwood, Alderpoint, and Willow Creek 246 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally strongest over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ110-112-020700- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- Including Laytonville, Yorkville, Legget, Willits, Comptche, Potter Valley, Philo, and Boonville 246 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally strongest over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Western Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ113>115-020700- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0000Z/ Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Hidden Valley Lake, Calpella, Redwood Valley, Lakeport, Knobcone Camp, Middletown, Hopland, Clearlake, Clearlake Park, Finley, Ukiah, Gravelly Valley Airport, and Talmage 246 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka
347 WWUS76 KEKA 020647 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1047 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 CAZ104-021500- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.260102T1500Z-260104T1500Z/ Southwestern Humboldt- Including Honeydew, Ettersburg, Whitethorn, Shelter Cove, Petrolia, and Briceland 1047 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt around Cape Mendocino. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM PST 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. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ101-102-021500- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260103T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1800Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior- Including Ft Dick, Smith River, Crescent City, Klamath, and Gasquet 1047 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Del Norte County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-109-021500- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast- Including Arcata, Rockport, Fieldbrook, Eureka, Fortuna, Trinidad, Samoa, Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Fernbridge, Ferndale, and McKinleyville 1047 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ105-106-021500- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Hoopa, Weitchpec, Orleans, Kneeland, Bull Creek, Benbow, Bridgeville, Garberville, Shively, Dinsmore, Pepperwood, Alderpoint, and Willow Creek 1047 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ110-112-021500- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- Including Laytonville, Yorkville, Legget, Willits, Comptche, Potter Valley, Philo, and Boonville 1047 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Western Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ113>115-021500- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0000Z/ Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Hidden Valley Lake, Calpella, Redwood Valley, Lakeport, Knobcone Camp, Middletown, Hopland, Clearlake, Clearlake Park, Finley, Ukiah, Gravelly Valley Airport, and Talmage 1047 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka
151 WWUS76 KEKA 021449 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 649 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 CAZ104-022300- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.260102T1500Z-260104T1500Z/ Southwestern Humboldt- Including Ettersburg, Petrolia, Honeydew, Shelter Cove, Briceland, and Whitethorn 649 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt around Cape Mendocino. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST 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. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ101-102-022300- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260103T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1800Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior- Including Ft Dick, Gasquet, Smith River, Klamath, and Crescent City 649 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Del Norte County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-109-022300- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast- Including Fernbridge, Rockport, Fieldbrook, Trinidad, Fortuna, Point Arena, Ferndale, Arcata, Eureka, McKinleyville, Samoa, and Fort Bragg 649 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ105-106-022300- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Bull Creek, Pepperwood, Shively, Dinsmore, Alderpoint, Weitchpec, Willow Creek, Bridgeville, Hoopa, Benbow, Orleans, Garberville, and Kneeland 649 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ110-112-022300- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- Including Laytonville, Potter Valley, Philo, Comptche, Legget, Willits, Yorkville, and Boonville 649 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Western Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ113>115-022300- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0000Z/ Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Gravelly Valley Airport, Clearlake, Finley, Redwood Valley, Hidden Valley Lake, Calpella, Hopland, Clearlake Park, Lakeport, Knobcone Camp, Middletown, Ukiah, and Talmage 649 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka
469 WWUS76 KEKA 022028 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1228 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 CAZ104-030430- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260104T1500Z/ Southwestern Humboldt- Including Honeydew, Petrolia, Shelter Cove, Ettersburg, Whitethorn, and Briceland 1228 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST 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. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ101-102-030430- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260103T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1800Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior- Including Klamath, Ft Dick, Smith River, Gasquet, and Crescent City 1228 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Del Norte County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-109-030430- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast- Including Fort Bragg, Fieldbrook, Fortuna, Trinidad, Ferndale, Samoa, Rockport, McKinleyville, Point Arena, Fernbridge, Arcata, and Eureka 1228 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ CAZ105-106-030430- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Garberville, Pepperwood, Weitchpec, Dinsmore, Willow Creek, Alderpoint, Benbow, Kneeland, Shively, Bridgeville, Hoopa, Bull Creek, and Orleans 1228 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ110-112-030430- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0600Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- Including Philo, Willits, Boonville, Potter Valley, Legget, Comptche, Laytonville, and Yorkville 1228 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Western Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ113>115-030430- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260102T2100Z-260104T0000Z/ Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Clearlake Park, Middletown, Ukiah, Gravelly Valley Airport, Talmage, Calpella, Hidden Valley Lake, Lakeport, Finley, Knobcone Camp, Redwood Valley, Clearlake, and Hopland 1228 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka MKK
986 WWUS76 KEKA 022356 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 356 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 CAZ105-106-030600- /O.UPG.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260104T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.HW.W.0001.260103T0000Z-260103T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Bridgeville, Kneeland, Willow Creek, Orleans, Hoopa, Garberville, Shively, Alderpoint, Bull Creek, Benbow, Dinsmore, Pepperwood, and Weitchpec 356 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Higher elevations of interior Humboldt, including Kneeland. * WHEN...Until 10 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. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ104-030800- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260104T1500Z/ Southwestern Humboldt- Including Briceland, Shelter Cove, Honeydew, Ettersburg, Whitethorn, and Petrolia 356 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt around Cape Mendocino. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ101-102-030800- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260103T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.HW.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1800Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior- Including Ft Dick, Klamath, Crescent City, Gasquet, and Smith River 356 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Del Norte County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-109-030800- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast- Including Eureka, Trinidad, Samoa, Fort Bragg, Fieldbrook, McKinleyville, Rockport, Point Arena, Arcata, Fortuna, Ferndale, and Fernbridge 356 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ110-112-030800- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260104T0600Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- Including Willits, Boonville, Laytonville, Yorkville, Philo, Legget, Potter Valley, and Comptche 356 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Western Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ113>115-030800- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260104T0000Z/ Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Clearlake, Clearlake Park, Lakeport, Redwood Valley, Finley, Hidden Valley Lake, Hopland, Ukiah, Knobcone Camp, Calpella, Talmage, Middletown, and Gravelly Valley Airport 356 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka
651 WWUS76 KEKA 030547 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 CAZ105-106-031700- /O.EXP.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260103T0600Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Benbow, Willow Creek, Bull Creek, Dinsmore, Kneeland, Bridgeville, Garberville, Weitchpec, Shively, Hoopa, Orleans, Alderpoint, and Pepperwood 947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ101-102-031700- /O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KEKA.HW.W.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1200Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260103T1800Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior- Including Ft Dick, Klamath, Smith River, Crescent City, and Gasquet 947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Del Norte County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ104-031700- /O.CON.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260104T1500Z/ Southwestern Humboldt- Including Briceland, Whitethorn, Shelter Cove, Petrolia, Ettersburg, and Honeydew 947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt around Cape Mendocino. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST 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. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ103-109-031700- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260104T0600Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast- Including Eureka, Fernbridge, Fort Bragg, McKinleyville, Arcata, Fieldbrook, Point Arena, Fortuna, Trinidad, Samoa, Rockport, and Ferndale 947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ110-112-031700- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260104T0600Z/ Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- Including Willits, Philo, Comptche, Laytonville, Legget, Boonville, Potter Valley, and Yorkville 947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Western Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ113>115-031700- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260104T0000Z/ Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Talmage, Clearlake Park, Finley, Redwood Valley, Knobcone Camp, Hopland, Hidden Valley Lake, Calpella, Ukiah, Gravelly Valley Airport, Clearlake, Lakeport, and Middletown 947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind watch went out at Jan 1, 1:02 AM PST, 13 hours 29 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 1, 1:02 AM PST, 13 hours 29 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
102 AM PST Thu Jan 1 2026
.SYNOPSIS...Light to moderate rain will continue through the day
today, followed by a frontal system with moderate to heavy rain,
high mountain snow, and gusty winds on Friday into Friday night.
Chances for moderate to perhaps locally major coastal flooding
increase Friday through Saturday. Bouts of rain and gusty winds
are forecast to continue into the weekend and likely early next
week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...The first in a series of storm systems is now moving
through northwest California producing light to moderate
rainfall throughout the region. Up to 0.75" has been recorded in
parts of Mendocino and Lake counties as of this writing with much
less rain off to the north in northern Humboldt and Del Norte.
Looking at the model guidance, this rain is on the wetter side of
the model envelope through 06Z. Additional rainfall is expected
through the day on Thursday as the area of low pressure moves
northeast across California. This rain will help to prime the
environment for what is to come Friday and into the weekend.
A more potent front will approach the region on Friday, first
bringing increasing southerly winds across the entire region.
Ridgetop winds could reach advisory levels by late Friday morning
across Humboldt and Del Norte counties, expanding inland through
the day. The front will then rapidly move through the region
during the evening or overnight hours Friday night with a narrow
band of potentially very strong winds which could mix down to the
coastal plain. Wind advisories have been issued for all coastal
areas and coastal ridge tops. Wind advisories may also be needed
into Lake County but confidence is not yet high enough to expand
into that area at this time. There may be a quick hit of stronger
winds to warning levels on the ridgetops near Cape Mendocino and
a high wind watch is in effect for that area. Behind this front a
secondary low will approach the northwest California coast within
a more unstable, mixed atmosphere. It is highly likely that this
low will bring another round of strong southerlies on Saturday,
especially in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, and the winds could
mix better down to the coastal plain and again bring strong winds
to the ridgetops.
In addition to the wind from these two systems, heavy rain is also
expected. Guidance is now in very good agreement on a band of rain
with heavy rain rates rapidly moving through the region in advance
of the front. Total rainfall is not expected to be exceptionally
heavy, around 1-3 inches across the region, but this rain should
allow for many small streams to begin to rise. Quickly behind this
front the rain will re-enhance as the secondary low approaches and
an atmospheric river may aim toward Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino,
and Lake counties. Guidance continues to increase the rainfall
potential and Saturday into Sunday. Overall rainfall during the
Thursday through Monday time period could range from 3-6 inches
across the region with locally higher amounts up to 8 inches. This
heavy rain could easily result in small stream flooding and even
main stem rivers reaching critical flood levels. Thus, a flood watch
has been issued for all of Humboldt, Mendocino, and Lake counties.
If these trends continue it will be highly likely that flood
advisories and/or warnings will be needed this weekend into Monday.
/RPA
&&
.AVIATION...A shield of rain has spread over Northwest California
with light to moderate rain rates at times. Rain will persist
through much of Thursday. Southerly winds aloft will begin to
increase on Thursday resulting in some wind shear at Ukiah, but
otherwise mostly light winds are anticipated through the period.
Mostly MVFR ceilings and visibilities are expected at the TAF
sites however periods of IFR are likely in periods of moderate
rain and where fog attempts to form in the interior valleys. /RPA
&&
.MARINE...Southerly winds are now beginning to increase over the
coastal waters as an area of low pressure south of the area
moves north. This system will move inland on Thursday but another
front will quickly approach the waters behind the departing
system. Southerly winds will ramp up across the outer and southern
inner water zones late Thursday night into Friday morning with
gale force winds expected and a few storm force gusts possible as
the front approaches Friday afternoon/evening. There is some
uncertainty as to how much of this wind makes it within 10 nm of
the coast north of Humboldt Bay, so this zone has not been
included in the gale warning, but wind gusts to gale are certainly
possible. Winds will decrease slightly early Saturday morning to
possibly just below gale but then another low will approach,
potentially stronger then the last, allowing winds to increase to
above gale for most of the waters and potentially exceeding storm
in the northern outer zone Saturday afternoon and evening. All of
these strong southerly winds will allow seas to build and become
very steep. Seas could exceed 20 feet by Saturday afternoon in the
outer waters zone and some of these steep seas will propagate
toward the coast. Winds will decrease overnight into Sunday
morning as the low moves off to the north and moderate southerlies
will then persist into Monday as stormy conditions continue. /RPA
&&
.HYDROLOGY...A series of atmospheric rivers will bring an increased
risk for urban and small stream flooding late this week, through the
weekend and likely into next week. Mainstem rivers will also likely
rise sharply and will need to be monitored for possible flood stage
exceedance. Be on the lookout for watches, advisories, and warnings
as this next heavy rain event unfolds. Stay alert and remember to
never attempt to drive through water covered roads. Water may be
moving much faster than you think. /RPA
&&
.COASTAL FLOODING...A period of very high tides will continue
through the 4th. The north spit tide gauge already recorded a 9.07
ft high tide Wednesday morning. The storm surge models continue to
show over foot of surge, now verified at the north spit tide gauge
as of 11 pm on the 31st, but higher amounts are possible with strong
southerly winds expected to line up with the highest tides.
High tides will likely reach 9.3 to 9.6 ft Thursday. A Coastal Flood
Warning has been issued for Humboldt Bay. The storm surge model has
been consistently modeling a high tide up to 10 ft at North Spit
Friday and again Saturday. This scenario would bring 1 to 1.5 feet
of saltwater onto normally dry ground around Humboldt Bay, and this
is plausible if the strong winds, heavy rainfall and building high
surf align. Outside of Humboldt Bay, the storm surge model is also
showing over a foot of storm surge with at least advisory thresholds
being met along the outer coast during high tide. Strong winds and
large surf could cause waves to wash onto roads exposed to the surf
including Highway 101 south of Crescent City, Pebble Beach in
Crescent City, Moonstone Beach parking lot, Centerville Beach road
and parking lot, low spots along Highway 1 on the Mendocino coast,
and other near coast infrastructure. At this time surf isn't
expected to be exceptionally large, so elevated locations like the
homes in Shelter Cove are less likely to be impacted but it isn't
out of the question as a possibility both Friday and Saturday at
high tide if larger seas materialize. Because of all of these
possibilities, a Coastal Flood Watch remains Thursday through
Saturday for the entire coastline, and further warning issuance
should be expected each day. Though the watch is in effect for the
entire day, the flood threat is only 1-2 hours before and after the
morning high tides. /RPA
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
Coastal Flood Watch from 11 AM PST this morning through
Saturday afternoon for CAZ101-103-104-109.
Wind Advisory from 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday for
CAZ101>103-105-106-109-110-112.
Coastal Flood Warning from 7 AM to 11 AM PST this morning
for CAZ103.
Flood Watch from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening
for CAZ103>106-108>115.
High Wind Watch from Friday morning through late Saturday
night for CAZ104.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Coastal Flood Warning from 7 AM to 11 AM PST this morning
for PZZ415.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PST
Saturday for PZZ450.
Gale Watch from late Friday night through Saturday evening
for PZZ450.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST
Friday for PZZ455.
Gale Warning from 6 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday for
PZZ455.
Small Craft Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PST
Friday for PZZ470-475.
Gale Warning from 2 AM Friday to 11 PM PST Saturday for
PZZ470-475.
&&
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10 am/pm and 1 pm/am. Additional updates will be issued as needed.
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https://www.weather.gov/images/eka/zonemap.pngThe office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 10:42 PM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 15 hr | |
| Dec 31, 10:42 PM PST | Gale Warning | EKA | 3 days | |
| Jan 1, 4:39 AM PST | Coastal Flood Advisory | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino | 6 hr |
| Jan 1, 2:06 PM PST | High Wind Warning | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 62 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.