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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:46 AM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Storm Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 7 AM to 11 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 6:46 AM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Storm Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 7 AM to 11 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 6:25 AM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM PST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides and large surf will cause major flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to 1.5 feet of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.9 and 10.2 feet MLLW at the north spit tide gauge is predicted. is predicted. For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause major flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to 1.5 feet of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Around Humboldt Bay. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday. High tide is at 10:46 AM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * 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, and sections of Highway 101 safety corridors. 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. &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 6:25 AM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM PST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides and large surf will cause major flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to 1.5 feet of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.9 and 10.2 feet MLLW at the north spit tide gauge is predicted. is predicted. For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause major flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to 1.5 feet of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Around Humboldt Bay. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM PST Saturday. High tide is at 10:46 AM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * 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, and sections of Highway 101 safety corridors. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:47 AM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 5:37 AM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, Lake County, and Southern Trinity * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall from tonight through late Sunday. Locally up to 7 inches is expected over the southwest windward-facing terrain. - This may include Hwy 1 near the Garcia river, north of Point Arena. - 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 1:56 AM Jan. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT... Thunderstorms have started to develop over the coastal waters late this afternoon. Frequent lightning, small hail, and isolated waterspouts are possible in the strongest cells. Thunderstorms will continue through the evening and overnight.
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