The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Humboldt and Mendocino coasts from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Wednesday as another storm system rolls through the region bringing “heavy rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow.” Flood watches are also in effect for Southern Humboldt and Mendocino County […]
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UPDATE: Winter Weather to Continue with Rivers Expected to See Rapid Rises
UPDATE: The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Humboldt and Mendocino coasts from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Wednesday as another storm system rolls through the region bringing “heavy rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow.” Flood watches are also in effect for Southern Humboldt and Mendocino […]
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UPDATED: Winter Storm Could Bring Snow Down to 500 Feet This Weekend
UPDATE: The winter storm is hitting the region today, with the Eureka office of the National Weather Service describing deteriorating conditions over Berry Summit. Caltrans is reporting that chains are required. For the most up-to-date conditions, visit Caltrans’ QuickMap website. Conditions deteriorating over Berry Summit (2670ft) on Highway 299 in Humboldt County. Chains or snow […]
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Rain, Hail, Snow Expected Throughout the Day
Winter is here, bringing snow and hail throughout Humboldt County this morning, with more expected in inland areas. A colder storm will drop snow levels from 1,500 feet down to 500 feet above sea level throughout the day. Areas around Kneeland are expected to record 5 inches of snow through tonight, with coastal snow showers […]
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Flood Watch This Afternoon as More Rain Arrives
The Coast Guard (working without pay due to the government shutdown) this morning authorized the reopening of the Humboldt Bay harbor after heavy surf Thursday prompted the closure. The waves upwards of 30 feet, which damaged at least eight homes in Shelter Cove, also necessitated the closure of Centerville Road due to hazardous conditions. (If […]
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SECOND UPDATE: Incoming Storm Brings Flood Watch, Wind/High Surf Advisories
SECOND UPDATE: A Small Stream Flood Advisory was issued just before 5 p.m. today for Southern Humboldt, which is in effect until 7:15 p.m. Small Stream Flood Advisory issued for Southern Humboldt County effective now until 7:15pm this evening. https://t.co/AkqsXuRKWz pic.twitter.com/Gl5ojggU2q — NWS Eureka (@NWSEureka) January 17, 2019 UPDATE: The county has pushed back its […]
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Mysterious Light in the Sky and Smoke Trail Likely a Meteor
A mysterious light and what appeared be smoke trailing behind it blazed across the sky around 5:40 p.m. Residents of the North Coast as well as people in Reno, the Bay Area and beyond spotted the bright light followed by a curvy tail of smoke. Several sent us photos and video. Many at first thought […]
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High Surf Continues, High Tides Later This Week
High surf is once again set to hit Humboldt shores with another surge expected this afternoon and overnight, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. Breaking waves are looking to be in the 20- to 24-foot range and officials are asking folks to use caution near the shoreline and mariners to monitor […]
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Waves Upward of 30 Feet Along the Coast Today
With waves upward of 30 feet on local beaches today, the county of Humboldt has closed a portion of Centerville Road until further notice due do “dangerous coastal conditions.” The Eureka office of the National Weather Service warns that people should stay off rocks and jetties. High surf conditions, which have been hitting the local […]
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Big Waves Set to Hit the Shore
Really big waves are about to come crashing down on local shorelines. According to the Eureka National Weather Service office, breakers some 20 feet high are expected Friday afternoon into the evening before calming down late Saturday. But the surf is expected to build back up late Sunday into Monday, with surf up to 30 […]
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Things are About to Get Wet Outside
After a mild beginning to the fall season, things are about to get wet. Really, really wet. And, maybe, a bit loud as well. The National Weather Service is predicting the first storm system will hit late tonight and continue into the morning hours with the possibility of coastal thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon into Thanksgiving morning. […]
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UPDATE: Smoky Haze Lingering From Camp Fire as Death Toll Grows
The smoky haze from the Camp Fire will continue to settle over the region today at levels equal to or slightly better than yesterday, according to the National Weather Service. Read more here and here and here. Meanwhile, grim numbers continue to be reported by officials in Butte County, where 56 people are now confirmed […]