The Eureka office of the National Weather Service is warning beachgoers to be extra cautious over the next few days, with breaking waves upward of 25 feet possible along west-northwest facing beaches. The long-period swell being produced by a cyclone over the Gulf of Alaska is also expected to produce 20-foot seas on Wednesday. “These […]
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Freeze Warning Friday Morning
The National Weather Service Eureka has issued a freeze warning Friday morning for parts of coastal areas in the county. According to the Eureka NWS, freezing temperatures are forecast to occur across much of Northwest California, with the coldest temperatures below 32 degrees in sheltered valleys. “Most coastal locations will experience lows in the mid […]
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Another Round of Coastal Flooding Hits Today
Later this morning and into the afternoon, another round of high tides will hit the North Coast, with up to one-half foot of saltwater flooding expected in low-lying areas, including King Salmon and Jackson Ranch Road in Arcata. The peak of a close to 9 foot tide will occur at 12:24 p.m., according to the […]
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Another Storm Headed to Humboldt Amid King Tides
Another storm bringing rain and wind is on its way, with up to 50 mph gusts expected in Del Norte County, prompting the National Weather Service office in Eureka to issue a wind advisory beginning at 8 p.m. today and lasting until 4 a.m. Sunday. Friday’s storm ushered in strong gusts across the North Coast, […]
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Coastal Areas to Expect Flooding This Weekend
With high winds and rain in the forecast, low-lying coastal areas like King Salmon and the Arcata bottoms will see flooding this weekend according to the Humboldt County Emergency Operations Center and the National Weather Service Eureka. According to the National Weather Service Eureka, king tides are expected through the weekend on the coast. NWS […]
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High Surf Advisory Issued for the North Coast
The National Weather Service Eureka has issued a high surf advisory along the North Coast as waves of up to 23 feet are expected tomorrow afternoon and evening. The NWS Eureka is urging beachgoers to use extra caution near the surf zone. High surf of up to 23 feet is expected along the beaches of […]
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High Surf, Hazardous Seas and Plunging Temps Ahead This Week
Well, it’s been nice but the sunny skies and mild temperatures that Humboldt has been able to bask in all the way into November are moving over for a cold front due to arrive Thursday, bringing rain and plunging temperatures into the 40s and 50s through the weekend, according to the Eureka office of the […]
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Cold Front, Rain Headed to Humboldt
Fall weather is ahead this week, with a cold front expected to hit the region late Thursday night, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. The front is expected to bring heavy to moderate rainfall to Del Norte County and parts of Northern Humboldt. “Temperatures are expected to fall drastically on Friday […]
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Increased Risk of Sneaker Waves Sunday night to Monday
The National Weather Service Eureka has issued a warning to beachgoers as a swell will bring sneaker waves on the coast Sunday night into Monday. According to NWS, periods of smaller waves will be accompanied by sudden larger waves that have the potential to sweep beachgoers into the water. NWS advises residents to not be caught […]
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NWS Issues Freeze Watch
The National Weather Service Eureka has issued a freeze watch for inland areas as cold temperatures are expected on Thursday morning. According to the warning, frost and freezing temperatures are expected in valleys of interior Humboldt and Trinity counties by early Thursday. The freeze watch has been issued for Thursday, Oct. 22, from 2 a.m. […]
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UPDATE: No Local Tsunami Impact from Alaska Quake
UPDATE: There is no tsunami threat to the West Coast. No tsunami threat for the U.S. West Coast. https://t.co/ozG6RhFj5S — NWS Eureka (@NWSEureka) October 19, 2020 PREVIOUS: The Eureka office of the National Weather Service is awaiting word from the National Tsunami Warning Center about any potential tsunami warnings, watches or advisories for local areas […]
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Power Shutoff Expected to Hit Humboldt Areas
PG&E announced today that plans for a Public Safety Power Shutoff are going forward due to a forecasted high wind event coupled with low humidity. An estimated 187 Humboldt customers in the Bridgeville, Blocksburg and Alderpoint areas are expected to be affected beginning around 4 p.m. tomorrow and lasting through until 10 p.m. Friday. More […]