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Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:49 AM 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 45 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 6:42 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 2 AM PST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:42 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 2 AM PST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 6:17 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High astronomical tides may cause moderate to locally major flooding in low lying areas along the Mendocino Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Saturday afternoon. . * IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Watch means that flooding is possible but not imminent. Coastal residents in the watch area should begin preparations 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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