Active Weather Alerts
Flood Watch
Issued: 2:16 PM Jan. 1, 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. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 1:00 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
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: 10:46 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 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: 10:46 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 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. &&
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