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Flood Watch
Issued: 9:40 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT 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...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.

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:28 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Locally stronger over the higher terrain.

* WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward
ridges and exposed coastal headlands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 7:55 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...High astronomical tides and large surf may cause major
flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood and the Mendocino
Coast. Up to one and a 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...Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday
afternoon around high tide. 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.
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.

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 5:50 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Storm Watch, south
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet
possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM
PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST
this afternoon. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

Storm Watch
Issued: 5:50 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Storm Watch, south
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet
possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM
PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST
this afternoon. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:50 PM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Storm Watch, south
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet
possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM
PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST
this afternoon. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

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