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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this wind advisory at Feb 22, 2026, 2:12 PM PST for Del Norte County, Humboldt County, California. It took effect at Feb 23, 2026, 7:00 PM PST. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 22, 2026, 2:12 PM PST (22:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2026, 7:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2026, 3:15 AM PST
- In force
- 8 hr
- 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 22:12 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
Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 12:00Z, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 416 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
- 1439 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 94 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 138 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
170 WWUS76 KEKA 222212 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 212 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 CAZ104-106-230615- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0300Z-260224T0900Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Kneeland 212 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Humboldt and Humboldt Interior, coastal headlands and exposed ridges. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ102-230615- /O.NEW.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0600Z-260224T1200Z/ Del Norte Interior- 212 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte County, coastal headland and exposed ridges. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka ZVS
5 follow-up statements
095 WWUS76 KEKA 230509 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 909 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 CAZ101-105-231830- /O.EXA.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0600Z-260224T1200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Interior- 909 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast, and Northern Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ CAZ104-106-231830- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0300Z-260224T0900Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Kneeland 909 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ102-231830- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0600Z-260224T1200Z/ Del Norte Interior- 909 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka DB
228 WWUS76 KEKA 231822 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1022 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026 CAZ104-106-240230- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0300Z-260224T0900Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Kneeland 1022 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Humboldt, coastal headland and exposed ridges. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ101-105-240230- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0600Z-260224T1200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Interior- 1022 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast, and Northern Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ CAZ102-240230- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0600Z-260224T1200Z/ Del Norte Interior- 1022 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka ZVS
746 WWUS76 KEKA 240237 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 637 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026 CAZ104-106-240900- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0300Z-260224T0900Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Kneeland 637 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ CAZ101-105-241200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0600Z-260224T1200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Interior- 637 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast, and Northern Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ102-241200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.260224T0600Z-260224T1200Z/ Del Norte Interior- 637 PM PST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte County, coastal headland and exposed ridges. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka DB/ZVS
368 WWUS76 KEKA 240853 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1253 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026 CAZ104-106-241200- /O.EXT.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1200Z/ Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Kneeland 1253 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAZ101-105-241200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Interior- 1253 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast, and Northern Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST early this morning. * 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. && $$ CAZ102-241200- /O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1200Z/ Del Norte Interior- 1253 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka DB/ZVS
500 WWUS76 KEKA 241115 NPWEKA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 315 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026 CAZ101-102-104>106-241215- /O.CAN.KEKA.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1200Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Southwestern Humboldt- Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Kneeland 315 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka DB/ZVS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 3:33 AM PST | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 42 min | |
| Feb 22, 4:17 AM PST | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 58 min | |
| Feb 22, 9:26 AM PST | Flood Watch | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity | 61 hr |
| Feb 22, 1:46 PM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 10 hr | |
| Feb 22, 1:46 PM PST | Gale Warning | EKA | 14 min | |
| Feb 22, 1:46 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 2 hr | |
| Feb 22, 1:46 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 7 hr | |
| Feb 22, 3:58 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | EKA | 12 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.