Unseasonably warm temperatures today and tomorrow are expected to set new highs for the date, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. “Record or near record high temperatures are forecast for Eureka, Crescent City and Ukiah on Wednesday and Thursday,” the office reports. On the coast, Eureka is forecast to hit 70 […]
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Clam Beach Run Splashes Again
More than 600 runners and walkers lined up under warm, sunny skies in Trinidad on Saturday afternoon for the start of the 56th annual Trinidad to Clam Beach Run Honoring Ford Hess. The race, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic, was shortened to 5 ¾ miles this year and followed the usual route […]
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Sneaker Wave Warning Today
The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard statement warning of the potential of sneaker waves, which is currently in effect and will continue to be so until late tonight. “Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker […]
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Tonga Tsunami: A Reminder of the North Coast’s Vulnerability
One week ago today, surges sent more than 5,000 miles across the ocean from the devastating volcanic eruption near Tonga began to hit the California coast as Humboldt County residents awoke Jan. 15 to a tsunami advisory that would span some 12 hours — and even longer just to the north in Del Norte County. […]
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SECOND UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory is Now Lifted (with Video)
SECOND UPDATE: The tsunami advisory for Humboldt County has been lifted. UPDATE: The tsunami advisory remains in place for Humboldt County due to last night’s volcanic explosion near the Tonga Islands. “For your safety, stay away from beaches and low-lying coastal areas until emergency officials indicate it is safe. DO NOT GO TO THE SHORE […]
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Sneaker Wave Warning for Local Beaches
Starting late tonight and into tomorrow afternoon, the Eureka office of the National Weather Service is cautioning beachgoers about the potential of sneaker waves. The NWS beach hazard statement warns that the “large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches.” People are urged […]
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No, California’s Drought Isn’t Over. Here’s Why.
In a clear sign that the drought persists, California this week adopted new emergency regulations aimed at stopping residents from wasting the state’s precious water. The rules ban practices such as hosing down sidewalks and driveways with drinking water, washing cars without a shutoff nozzle on the hose and irrigating lawns and gardens too soon […]
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UPDATED: Flood Watch in Effect Until 8 p.m., Wind Advisory Until 3 p.m.
A flood watch is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in parts of northern interior Humboldt County due to the possibility of excessive run off and melting snow causing a “quick rise of streams, creeks and other flood-prone areas,” according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. “Creeks and streams […]
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2021 in Pictures
It’s been a pandemic year of daily walking for my wife and me, and we never left Humboldt County. From January through April, we continued to explore our local trails and enjoyed the wildlife and emerging spring flowers without attending any events or gatherings. Once we got our Moderna vaccination shots No. 1 and No. […]
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Storm Roundup: One-way Traffic on 299, Thousands without Power, 96 Still Closed
While State Route 299 reopened last night, Caltrans reports there will be sections of one-way traffic between Blue Lake and Willow Creek as crews continues to work to restore power and tackle downed trees. State Route 96 remains closed to all but emergency vehicles and local traffic due to downed lines and trees. Officials are […]
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THIRD UPDATE: Winter Weather Closes Highways, Thousands Without Power
THIRD UPDATE: Emergency work along state routes 299 and 96 to clear snow, downed trees and power lines has both roadways still closed Tuesday, according to Caltrans’ QuickMap site around 9 a.m. State Route 299 is shuttered from Buckley Road to State Route 96, which is closed to post mile 4.6. State Route 299 is […]
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Winter Wonderland: Snow Down to the Sea Level Possible, Thunderstorms Forecast For This Afternoon
Dreaming of a white Christmas? This could be your year, even on the coast. The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather watch that is in effect from tomorrow afternoon through Monday morning as a series of cold storm systems make their way through the region, which could bring snow […]