One storm down and three more to go. Humboldt County is expected to be rainy through the weekend with the heaviest of the events arriving on Sunday, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. There is also a wind advisory for today, with southerly wind gusts up to 45 to 55 mph […]
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Newsom Declares Drought Emergency Across California
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday declared a drought emergency for the entire state of California, as conservation efforts continue to fall far short of state targets. Newsom also authorized California’s water regulators to ban wasteful water use, such as spraying down public sidewalks, and directed his Office of Emergency Services to fund drinking water as […]
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Two Storms Heading This Way
Another round of rain is headed this way, with the first in a one-two punch of storms expected to hit this evening, followed by a stronger front later in the week. The heaviest showers are forecast to hit over night in both cases, with most areas in the region seeing a half inch to 1 […]
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Gusty Winds Expected to Increase Tonight, Last until Tuesday
The Eureka office of the National Weather Service reports that today’s blustery winds are expected to increase tonight and last into Tuesday, with gusts up to 35 mph along the coast and 40 mph across interior ridges in the wake of a dry cold front. “Gusty winds will be capable of blowing unsecured objects around […]
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Hot Holiday Weekend in the Forecast
Things are going to be heating up this holiday weekend, with inland temperatures forecast to hit the 90s to low 100s in inland areas, including Willow Creek, Hoopa and Orleans, starting Sunday and running through mid-week. “The threat for heat related illness will be elevated Sunday through Wednesday for vulnerable people such as the elderly, […]
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Fire Weather Watch This Weekend; Possible PG&E PSPS
The National Weather Service has issued another Red Flag warning for Sunday, Oct. 25 through Tuesday, Oct. 27. Regions are expected to have east to northeast winds of 20 -30 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph, with very low daytime humidity and “poor to very poor overnight recoveries.” NWS is advising people to […]
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High Winds and Low Humidity May Increase Fire Activity
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in some areas near each of the surrounding fires (Red Salmon, August and Devil-Slater fires), meaning that there’s potential for easier fire starts and rapid fire spread. High winds with gusts of up to 40 mph and low levels of humidity are expected through Friday in […]
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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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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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The Wild Weather of 2019
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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‘Bomb Cylone’ May Have Set a Low Pressure Record; Good News, Bad News in the Forecast (With Video)
High wind speeds hit most of the North Coast region yesterday, according to meteorologist Scott Carroll at the National Weather Service in Eureka, with speeds hitting 69 mph at the Crescent City Airport. Carroll also said that gusts up to 80 mph hit at 1,700 feet south of Ferndale, 70 mph at 2,900 feet southwest […]