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Location: Arcata, CA
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Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:00 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast, and Mendocino Coast.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward
ridges and exposed coastal headlands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 12:39 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 AM PST
THIS MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides
and large surf will cause moderate flooding in low lying areas
around Humboldt Bay Coast. Up to one foot of saltwater
inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.3 and 9. 6 feet
MLLW at the north spit tide gauge is predicted. For the Coastal
Flood Watch, High astronomical tides may cause moderate to
locally major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood and
Mendocino Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above
ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways. Tides may exceed the highest astronomical tide
on record at the North Spit tide gauge during the morning high
tides on Friday and Saturday.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to 11 AM PST
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday morning
through Saturday afternoon. High tide is at 8:08 am at the
Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will
be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

* IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying
property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
These impacts will include, but not limited to, roadways in
King Salmon and the Arcata bottoms. Shoreline erosion will
occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.


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Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 12:39 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 AM PST
THIS MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides
and large surf will cause moderate flooding in low lying areas
around Humboldt Bay Coast. Up to one foot of saltwater
inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.3 and 9. 6 feet
MLLW at the north spit tide gauge is predicted. For the Coastal
Flood Watch, High astronomical tides may cause moderate to
locally major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood and
Mendocino Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above
ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways. Tides may exceed the highest astronomical tide
on record at the North Spit tide gauge during the morning high
tides on Friday and Saturday.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to 11 AM PST
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday morning
through Saturday afternoon. High tide is at 8:08 am at the
Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will
be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

* IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying
property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
These impacts will include, but not limited to, roadways in
King Salmon and the Arcata bottoms. Shoreline erosion will
occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.


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Flood Watch
Issued: 10:43 PM Dec. 31, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
areas, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern
Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Lake,
Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior,
Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity,
Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. Additional
heavy rainfall will be possible Sunday through early next week.

* IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides
along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong
weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall Friday
afternoon through late Sunday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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