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High Wind Warning
Issued: 6:47 AM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt around Cape Mendocino. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:24 AM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Lake, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall Friday afternoon through late Sunday. - 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:49 AM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 11 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 11 PM PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:49 AM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 11 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 11 PM PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 3:22 AM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON PST FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides and large surf will cause moderate to major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood, around Humboldt Coast, and Mendocino Coast. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.1 and 9.4 feet MLLW at the Crescent City tide gauge is predicted. Between 9.8 and 10.1 feet MLLW at the north spit tide gauge is predicted. Between 8.3 to 8.6 feet MLLW at the Pt Arena tide gauge is predicted. For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause moderate/major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood, around Humboldt Coast, and Mendocino Coast. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to noon PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. High tide is at 8:54 am at PT Arena tide gauge, at 9:41 am at the Crescent City tide gauge, and at 9:53 am at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * 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 1 and 101. 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 Watch
Issued: 3:22 AM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON PST FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides and large surf will cause moderate to major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood, around Humboldt Coast, and Mendocino Coast. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.1 and 9.4 feet MLLW at the Crescent City tide gauge is predicted. Between 9.8 and 10.1 feet MLLW at the north spit tide gauge is predicted. Between 8.3 to 8.6 feet MLLW at the Pt Arena tide gauge is predicted. For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause moderate/major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood, around Humboldt Coast, and Mendocino Coast. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to noon PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. High tide is at 8:54 am at PT Arena tide gauge, at 9:41 am at the Crescent City tide gauge, and at 9:53 am at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * 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 1 and 101. 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. &&
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