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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. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 12:39 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY 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 Advisory, High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.1 feet MLLW at Arena Cove tide gauge and 8.9 feet MLLW at Crescent City harbor tide gauge. For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause major flooding in low lying areas along the Del Norte Coast, Mendocino Coast and southwest Humboldt 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...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM PST this morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning through Sunday 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. &&
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 12:39 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY 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 Advisory, High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.1 feet MLLW at Arena Cove tide gauge and 8.9 feet MLLW at Crescent City harbor tide gauge. For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause major flooding in low lying areas along the Del Norte Coast, Mendocino Coast and southwest Humboldt 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...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM PST this morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning through Sunday 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:08 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 ft. Friday evening, winds becoming south 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas becoming very steep and wind driven 15 to 20 ft. * WHERE...All areas within 10 nm from shore. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 PM PST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:08 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 ft. Friday evening, winds becoming south 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas becoming very steep and wind driven 15 to 20 ft. * WHERE...All areas within 10 nm from shore. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 PM PST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
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