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Location: Fortuna, CA
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Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:49 PM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast, mainly north of Trinidad.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 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.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 7:19 PM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
areas, Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt
Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior and
Southwestern Humboldt.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides
along roadways. Minor to moderate roadway and urban flooding
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A quick moving cold front will bring moderate to heavy rain to
the area tonight into late Friday morning. Rainfall totals of 2-4
inches and rainfall rates up to 0.5 inches or higher an hour are
possible. Saturated soils and the heavy rainfall rates will
increase the risk of minor flooding impacts to low lying and
urban areas. Rises in creeks and streams are likely.
- 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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