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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Feb 19, 2026, 11:02 PM PST for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, California. It took effect at Feb 20, 2026, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2026, 11:02 PM PST (07:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 20, 2026, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 20, 2026, 10:34 AM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA
The radar
The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:05 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 00:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 158 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
- 3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -12 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1059 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
106 WWUS76 KEKA 200702 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1102 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026 CAZ101-104-201800- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0002.260221T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.CW.Y.0007.260220T0800Z-260220T1700Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Southwestern Humboldt- Including Whitethorn, Klamath, Petrolia, Smith River, Briceland, Ettersburg, Ft Dick, and Honeydew 1102 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 22 expected for inland areas. Very cold temperatures as low as 27 expected for coastal areas. For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM PST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ CAZ102-105-106-201800- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0002.260221T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.CW.Y.0007.260220T0800Z-260220T1700Z/ Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Dinsmore, Kneeland, Shively, Alderpoint, Willow Creek, and Pepperwood 1102 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected. For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM PST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ CAZ103-109-112-113-115-201700- /O.CON.KEKA.CW.Y.0007.260220T0800Z-260220T1700Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake- Including Philo, Eureka, Finley, Clearlake, Fort Bragg, Rockport, Calpella, Samoa, Trinidad, Hidden Valley Lake, Knobcone Camp, Ferndale, Redwood Valley, Boonville, Yorkville, Hopland, Talmage, Arcata, Fortuna, Fernbridge, McKinleyville, Clearlake Park, Lakeport, Ukiah, Comptche, Fieldbrook, and Middletown 1102 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 22 expected for inland areas. Very cold temperatures as low as 27 expected for coastal areas. * WHERE...Southern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Mendocino Coast, and Southern Lake. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ CAZ107-108-110-111-114-201700- /O.CON.KEKA.CW.Y.0007.260220T0800Z-260220T1700Z/ Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior- Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake- Including Hayfork, Weaverville, Laytonville, Gravelly Valley Airport, Helena, Covelo, Junction City, Trinity Center, Douglas City, Potter Valley, Big Bar, Forest Glen, Peanut, and Carrville 1102 PM PST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected. * WHERE...Trinity County, Northern Mendocino Interior, and Northern Lake. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka JB
2 follow-up statements
120 WWUS76 KEKA 201654 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 854 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 CAZ101-102-104>106-210100- /O.EXP.KEKA.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260220T1700Z/ /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0002.260221T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Petrolia, Alderpoint, Willow Creek, Dinsmore, Briceland, Shively, Klamath, Honeydew, Whitethorn, Ft Dick, Smith River, Ettersburg, Pepperwood, and Kneeland 854 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Higher gusts over high, exposed terrain. * WHERE...Del Norte County, Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST 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. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ103-107>115-201800- /O.EXP.KEKA.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260220T1700Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity- Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- Including Trinidad, Yorkville, Middletown, Comptche, Calpella, Fieldbrook, Fortuna, Forest Glen, Gravelly Valley Airport, Talmage, Hopland, Clearlake Park, Ferndale, Philo, Fort Bragg, Knobcone Camp, Weaverville, Samoa, Potter Valley, Ukiah, Covelo, Clearlake, Lakeport, Douglas City, Helena, Eureka, Hidden Valley Lake, Finley, Redwood Valley, Fernbridge, McKinleyville, Rockport, Arcata, Trinity Center, Carrville, Hayfork, Big Bar, Boonville, Laytonville, Junction City, and Peanut 854 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka JHW
331 WWUS76 KEKA 201834 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1034 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 CAZ101-210245- /O.UPG.KEKA.WI.Y.0002.260221T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0002.260221T0900Z-260222T1800Z/ Coastal Del Norte- Including Smith River, Crescent City, Klamath, and Ft Dick 1034 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of strong winds is expected from late tonight through Sunday morning. Winds are expected to increase to up to 50 mph late tonight and through Saturday, peaking up to 60 mph Saturday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ CAZ102-104>106-210245- /O.UPG.KEKA.WI.Y.0002.260221T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.HW.W.0002.260221T0600Z-260222T1800Z/ Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Whitethorn, Kneeland, and Petrolia 1034 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Higher gusts over high, exposed terrain. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of strong winds is expected from late tonight through Sunday morning. Winds are expected to increase to up to 60 mph late tonight and through Saturday, peaking up to 80 mph Saturday night into Sunday. $$ CAZ103-210245- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0003.260221T1500Z-260222T1800Z/ Northern Humboldt Coast- Including Ferndale, Fernbridge, Arcata, Fieldbrook, Trinidad, Eureka, McKinleyville, Samoa, and Fortuna 1034 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of strong winds is expected from early Saturday through Sunday morning. Winds are expected to increase to up to 40 mph on Saturday, peaking up to 50 mph Saturday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ109-110-112-210245- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0003.260221T1800Z-260222T1800Z/ Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior- 1034 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Mendocino. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of strong winds is expected from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. Winds are expected to increase to up to 40 mph on Saturday, peaking up to 50 mph Saturday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka ZVS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 11:13 PM PST | Winter Storm Watch | EKA | 12 hr | |
| Feb 20, 10:20 AM PST | Gale Warning | EKA | 59 hr | |
| Feb 20, 10:20 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 21 hr | |
| Feb 20, 10:20 AM PST | Storm Warning | EKA | 42 hr | |
| Feb 20, 10:34 AM PST | High Wind Warning | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 47 hr |
| Feb 20, 10:34 AM PST | Wind Advisory | EKA | Humboldt, Mendocino | 47 hr |
| Feb 20, 11:11 AM PST | Winter Storm Warning | EKA | 52 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.