The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services posted an announcement on its Facebook page tonight warning that some parts of Humboldt are in the scope of a potential PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff. “PG&E has released updated Public Safety Power Shutoff information indicating likely power-shutoffs to communities along Alderpoint Road from Highway 36 to Fort […]
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Fire Weather Watch Issued
The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for eastern areas of Humboldt County starting late Wednesday into Friday due to forecasts of high winds and low humidity. Upper slopes and ridges above 2,000 feet are expected to be affected, with east and northeast winds in the 15 to […]
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Record High Temperature Set in Eureka
The National Weather Service in Eureka is reporting record high temperature was set in Eureka today at 87 degrees, breaking the previous record of 79 degrees in 1945 and also ties the September and all time record high set on Sept. 2, 2017. Read the full NWS report, that includes a record breaking temperature report […]
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Humboldt is Heating Up
The National Weather Service office in Eureka is advising residents about a “Moderate Heat Risk” for tomorrow. The NWS website states, “Unusually warm temperatures for the coastal areas are expected Monday with high temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s.” For inland areas, temperatures in the mid-90s to the lower 100s are forecast for […]
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Fall Ushering in Rain, Swells
Fall is here. Along with pumpkin spiders weaving their webs and Halloween decorations already popping up around town, moderate rain is in the forecast this week, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. The rain is expected to begin hitting Del Norte County late Wednesday afternoon before making its way into inland […]
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First Rain of the Season Comes Tonight
The National Weather Service in Eureka announced that the first wetting rain of the season is expected tonight and tomorrow in some parts of the county. Drivers and motorists should drive slowly as roads will be slippery from oil build-up from cars over the summer. The majority of the rain will fall on Friday. See […]
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Record Heat Followed by Rain? Maybe, Says NWS
Eureka is looking to possibly break a heat record for this date today, according to the National Weather Service, with the office on Woodley Island reading 75 degrees just before 1 p.m. That number ties the record set back in 2009 and 1927, according to a tweet this afternoon. Meanwhile, there is slight chance of […]
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Excessive Heat, Red Flag Warnings Issued
The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning and a red flag warning for parts of the region as another day of high temperatures hits. Interior areas of Humboldt could see near record triple-digit heat today and tomorrow, when the heat advisory ends at 6 p.m. People are cautioned […]
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UPDATE: Red Flag Warning Issued for Humboldt
UPDATE: All of Humboldt County is now under a red flag warning with lightning from thunderstorms forecast to move through the region tonight and into tomorrow, posing a threat for new fires, according to an update this morning. The red flag warning is in effect from 11 p.m. today to 11 p.m. Monday. Meanwhile, interior […]
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UPDATE: Eureka Sets Record, Thunderstorms Inland as Hot Temps Continue
UPDATE: It’s not quite official until midnight, but all signs point to Eureka breaking the Aug. 15 record of 73 degrees set in 2013 by hitting 78 degrees today, the Eureka office of the National Weather Service states. PREVIOUS: Scattered thunderstorms are expected to hit areas of inland Humboldt County this afternoon and evening, bringing […]
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Warmer Weather is On Its Way
Drink lots of water, stay in air-conditioned buildings and avoid going outside for long periods of time as the National Weather Service is forecasting a potential heat risk for the county on Friday and Saturday. “Heat is on the way, but you can get prepared and #BeatTheHeat,” a NWS Eureka Facebook post reads. “Heat-sensitive groups […]
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Never Turn Your Back: Sneaker Waves Possible this Weekend
The Eureka office of the National Weather Service warns there is a slight to moderate threat of sneaker waves this holiday that continues through Sunday evening. A long-period southernly swell is bringing the risk, which is more acute at steep beaches but larger waves may also wash over jetties and rock outcroppings that would normally […]