The National Weather Service office in Eureka is warning of an increased risk of sneaker waves Thursday and Friday, a threat that comes on the heels of four teenage surfers — including one who is a state parks lifeguard — rescuing two swimmers off the shore of Trinidad State Beach yesterday. According to the weather […]
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Large Surf Headed to Local Beaches
The National Weather Office in Eureka is reminding Humboldt County residents of the oft-said mantra — never turn your back on the ocean — especially with the first major winter swell set to hit local beaches late today. The west-northwest sets could hit heights of 16 to 20 feet for west-northwest facing beaches, with the […]
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SECOND UPDATE: Shutdown to Hit Humboldt
UPDATE: PG&E has notified the county that “all customers” in Humboldt County will lose power at midnight due to a power shutoff in another county, affecting major transmission lines to Humboldt. “Please prepare for an extended power outage. 9 1 1 should only be used for life threatening emergencies,” an alert from the county states. […]
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Drier Weather Ahead After Deluge Drenches Arcata
So that was a lot of rain. According to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service, Arcata bore the brunt of the storm with some 2 inches of rain coming down in one hour. The record for the day was 1.45 inches (in Eureka) set back in 1977. The deluge left flooded streets and […]
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Warning: Dam Releases Mean Swift, Cool Waters on the Trinity
With Labor Day weekend marking the official end of the summer season, the National Weather Service is asking those headed for one last hurrah at the Trinity River to use extra caution. Flows will be running higher and colder than usual this time of year, starting Sunday, due to scheduled releases from the Lewiston Dam. […]
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Eureka Hit a Record High on Tuesday
If you were wondering, the coast did set a record temperature for the day yesterday at 71. That bested the 2003 high of 70, according the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. Of course that’s nothing in comparison to the what-the-heck highs of early June, when the 11th saw Eureka hit a scorching 85 […]
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Another Record-Breaker on the Books Today
Good morning, Humboldt. According to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service, coastal communities have already seen another record-breaking day, with temperatures at Woodley Island hitting 71 degrees by 9 a.m. Admittedly, the previous high for June 12 was a low bar at 68 degrees. Well…that didn't take long. One hour later, it's now […]
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UPDATE: Hot! Hot! Hot! Heat Advisory Until 7 p.m.
SECOND UPDATE: According to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service, coastal communities have another record-breaker in Wednesday, with temperatures at Woodley Island hitting 71 degrees by 9 a.m. Inland temps are even hotter. Read more here. UPDATE: Eureka tied the highest temp for the month of June, hitting the 85 degree mark, but […]
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Warming Trend Comes with River Warnings
For many, it seemed like winter was never going to release its grip on the North Coast. But according to the National Weather Service, it appears things are looking up in the mercury department for the next week. According to the Eureka office, inland temps should reach into the 70s and 80s this week, although […]
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With Wet Week Ahead, Flood Warnings Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch advisory as rainfall is expected to continue to hit most of Humboldt County today and into tomorrow morning. With continuous rainfall forecast today through tomorrow morning, rivers are rising, and roads with poor drainage and low-lying areas are also at risk of flooding, according to Kathleen […]
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UPDATE: Coast Guard Closes Harbor Entrance Due to High Surf, Winter Weather Continues (Video)
UPDATE: The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Humboldt Bay harbor entrance until futher notice due to the high surf. Any vessel requesting to enter the safety zone is required to contact the Coast Guard VHF-FM channel 16 between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. or to call the Humboldt Bay Sector at 839-6113 between 10 […]
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UPDATE: Eel River Forecast to Exceed Flood Stage This Afternoon
UPDATE: When one road closes another opens here in Humboldt as the winter weather pattern continues. According to the county, Ishi Pishi Road is now open without restrictions but Cannibal Island Road is “marked as flooded.” “Prolonged periods of rain are causing flooding throughout Humboldt County,” a county road update states. “Expect flooded roads especially […]