Active Weather Alerts
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:47 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to one quarter foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.8 and 9.1 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon. High tide is at 11:17 AM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay including parks and roads with only isolated closures expected. Flooding will likely impact Jackson Ranch Road in the Arcata Bottoms and several roads in King Salmon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest Astronomical Tide or HAT. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:46 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A CLUSTER OF STRONG SHOWERS WITH SMALL HAIL WILL IMPACT THE TRINIDAD AREA NORTHWARD THROUGH ORICK, INCLUDING HIGHWAY 101 UNTIL 715 AM PST... At 646 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong showers 5 miles north of Westhaven-Moonstone, or 11 miles south of Orick, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Hazardous conditions to motorists. Locations impacted include... Orick and Westhaven-Moonstone. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Exercise caution when driving over small hail. Small hail can quickly accumulate on roadways resulting in slippery conditions. Go easy on brakes and steering to avoid spin-outs. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 9:52 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Scattered to numerous hail showers, resulting in ice accumulation and extremely slippery driving conditions. * WHERE...Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Accumulating small hail can quickly coat roadways, creating slick roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. &&
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