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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:58 AM Dec. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO COUNTY UNTIL 1130 PM PST... At 1058 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 5 miles west of Leggett to 8 miles southeast of Fort Bragg, or extending from 11 miles south of Richardson Grove State Park to 8 miles southeast of Fort Bragg, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fort Bragg and Rockport. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:17 AM Dec. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels. Spindrift may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:10 AM Dec. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lake County, Southern Mendocino Interior, Mendocino Coast, and Northeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:02 AM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Trinity County, Mendocino County, and Lake County. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of heavy rain expected through Friday night. An additional 3-6, locally up to 9 inches of total rain is possible through Friday. There will be breaks in the heavy precipitation, but heavy rain falling on already saturated ground will promote flooding impacts. - 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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