A wet weekend is in the forecast, with some parts of northern Humboldt County expected to see more than two inches of rain and the potential of localized flooding, “particularly in areas with poor drainage,” according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. Northern Trinity County is forecast to see around a half […]
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Oh, Hail. Winter Weather Set to Stay for a Few Days
The National Weather Service office in Eureka has issued a winter weather advisory for mountainous areas beginning at 1 p.m. and lasting until Wednesday, with snow at higher elevations as a front is expected to bring showers, hail and possibly a thunderstorm or two to other areas of the region. Snow accumulations of 4 to […]
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Storm on the Horizon as Hundreds Remain Without Power, Snowy Roads Prompt Rescues
Enjoy the break in the rain, however short-lived, as another round of weather heads to Humboldt. The Eureka office of the National Weather Service forecast has a weak storm system moving into the region late tonight and into tomorrow, bringing a quarter to half-inch of rain. But following behind is a stronger system slated to […]
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Scenes from the Storm as Blustery Weather Continues (Slideshow)
The winter storm that came bearing down on the region — leaving thousands without power, shutting down major roadways, including sections of U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 169, and bringing down trees — packed quite a punch. But the blustery weather isn’t over yet. The National Weather Service reports more rain, gusty winds and […]
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Rain, High Surf Usher in the New Year
Rain ushered in the New Year in Humboldt County, the first of a series of storm systems expected to hit the North Coast in coming days. According to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service, Monday is forecast to see gusty winds and heavy rain but snow levels are expected to stay at elevations […]
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Rainy Weekend Ahead
Rain is heading back to Humboldt County this weekend, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. Between late Friday afternoon and early Monday morning, somewhere between 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected to fall, with the highest amounts probable in Del Norte County and Northern Humboldt County. There might even […]
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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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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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Brrrrrr: A Winterlike Weekend is in the Forecast
It’s going to feel a bit more like winter than June as an “unseasonably cold weather system” moves into the region, with temperatures from the coast to the mountains forecast to dip into the 40s on Sunday and Monday, according to the forecast. The National Weather Service office in Eureka also states that widespread rain […]
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NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch as Storms Approach
A wallop of wild weather is expected to hit the North Coast overnight, with some areas under a flash flood watch from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday as thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and the potential of some severe hail and gusty winds bear down on the region. According to the Eureka office of the National […]
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Vehicle Collision and Extrication on E Street and Henderson; Humboldt Bay Fire Urges Extra Caution Driving in Rainy Weather Conditions
Humboldt Bay Fire is urging drivers to take extra caution when driving during rainy weather conditions as the fire department responded to another call of extrication from a vehicle collision on E Street and Henderson Center. The fire crew was able to extricate the drivers and one passenger quickly. One driver was taken to the […]