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High Wind Warning
Issued: 11:38 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 70 mph
expected. Strongest winds over the coastal headlands, exposed
ridges and through gaps in the terrain.

* WHERE...Mendocino County and Lake County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Tuesday to 6 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:41 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the
Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory,
east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11
feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape
Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
For the Storm Warning, from 10 PM Tuesday to 6 AM PST
Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 6 PM PST
Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

Storm Warning
Issued: 10:41 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the
Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory,
east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11
feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape
Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
For the Storm Warning, from 10 PM Tuesday to 6 AM PST
Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 6 PM PST
Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 10:41 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the
Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory,
east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 11
feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape
Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
For the Storm Warning, from 10 PM Tuesday to 6 AM PST
Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 6 PM PST
Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

Flood Watch
Issued: 3:44 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Trinity County,
Mendocino County, and Lake County.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday 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. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of heavy rain are likely again starting tonight
and continuing through Friday night. An additional 4-8 inches of
total precipitation is possible through Friday. There will be
breaks in the heavy precipitation, but heavy rain falling on
already saturated ground will promote flooding impacts.
Additional precipitation amounts of 4-8 inches are possible
through Friday.
- 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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