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High Surf Warning issued November 14 at 9:08PM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Moderate weather warning
Now
From Saturday 21:08 (4 hours ago)
Until Today 04:00 (2 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Dangerously large breaking waves 22 to 30 feet.

  • WHERE: Coastal Del Norte and Northern Coastal Humboldt Counties.

  • WHEN: Until 4 AM PST Sunday. .

  • IMPACTS: Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening surf conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS: After only brief improvement late Saturday through Sunday, a second large swell is forecast late Sunday through Monday.

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves 22 to 30 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Coastal Humboldt Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. . * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening surf conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After only brief improvement late Saturday through Sunday, a second large swell is forecast late Sunday through Monday.

Instructions:

Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures.

Wind Advisory issued November 15 at 12:41AM PST until November 15 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Moderate weather warning
Now
From Today 00:41 (1 hour ago)
Until Today 06:00 (4 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

  • WHERE: Del Norte Coast.

  • WHEN: Until 6 AM PST early this morning.

  • IMPACTS: Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Del Norte Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Instructions:

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 1:38AM PST until November 15 at 4:45AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Minor weather warning
Now
From Today 01:38 (11 minutes ago)
Until Today 04:45 (2 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

  • WHERE: Northwestern Del Norte County in northwestern California,

  • WHEN: Until 445 AM PST.

  • IMPACTS: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

    • At 137 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
    • Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
    • Some locations that will experience flooding include, Crescent City, Jedediah Smith State Park, Bertsch-Oceanview, Crescent City North, Smith River and Fort Dick.
    • http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Del Norte County in northwestern California... * WHEN...Until 445 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 137 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Crescent City, Jedediah Smith State Park, Bertsch-Oceanview, Crescent City North, Smith River and Fort Dick. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions:

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Drive slow in flood-prone areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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