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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 9:02 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm... Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm... * Until 130 AM PST. * At 102 AM PST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 37 NM southwest of Cape Mendocino, moving north at 65 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to nearly 50 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 KTS
Storm Warning
Issued: 5:26 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Thursday. * 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. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 5:02 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Mendocino Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. &&
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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