Looking back at 2019 from a weather standpoint — it seemed things were a bit on the wild side. So, the Journal reached out to climate specialist Matthew Kidwell in the Eureka office of the National Weather Service, who compiled what he saw as the most notable weather incidents to take place last year. Along with […]
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Snowy Weather Forecast for Wednesday
After a brief break in weather, the winter season is rolling in with gusto this week, including a dusting of snow forecast for Wednesday morning that could cause travel delays on State Route 36 at the South Fork Mountain Summit and State Route 299 at Buckhorn Summit, according to the National Weather Service’s Eureka office. […]
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FIFTH UPDATE: 101 at Miranda is Back Open After ‘Multiple Collisions’
FIFTH UPDATE: Caltrans reports at 3:30 p.m. that traffic on U.S. Highway 101 at Miranda is now moving. Southbound lanes have been moving, with northbound expected to open “any minute now,” according to Facebook post. FOURTH UPDATE: Caltrans is reporting at 2 p.m. that “U.S. Highway 101 has closed in the Miranda area of Humboldt […]
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High Tides, Stormy Weather on Tap for Thanksgiving Week
Extremely high tides and stormy weather are set for the week of Thanksgiving, according to the National Weather Service office in Eureka. Tides ranging from 7.9 feet to more than 8 feet will arrive from Sunday to Thursday, which — combined with elevated surf and southerly winds — could result in “some minor coast flooding,” […]
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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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Storm Update: Flood Watch for SoHum, Eel River; Wind Advisory on the Coast
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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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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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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Flooding Possible With High Tides and Storm Surge
The worst of the storm that hit Humboldt County with a one-two punch is over but there is a chance of coastal flooding in low-lying areas of King Salmon and Arcata this afternoon when the storm surge and high tides meet up. According to the National Weather Service, tides are expected to peak between 8.5 […]
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Humboldters to Get Brief Break from Historic Wetness
In the midst of a historically wet winter, and after being pummeled by rain, hail, lightning and thunder last night, Humboldt County’s in for a bit of a break. Kind of. National Weather Service Meteorologist Shawn Palmquist said the area should see showers taper off throughout the rest of today. Tomorrow should be mostly dry, […]
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TL;DR : Five Things we Learned from our Winter Photo Contest
Busy week? We get it. Here are some highlights from this week’s cover story to get you caught up. This week’s cover story showcased the top 10 finishers in our Winter Photo Contest and, frankly, it taught us a few things – and reinforced a few others – about why we call Humboldt home. In […]
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Photo Contest!
It’s been a wet winter, and I don’t think we’re alone in saying we’d kind of forgotten what that felt like. But now that back-to-back months of double digit rainfall totals have jolted us back into winter life in Humboldt, we’d like to preserve what that looks like. You know, in case it doesn’t come […]