Smith River, CA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High astronomical tides and large surf may cause moderate
to major flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood/Mendocino
Coast. Up to one 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...From Thursday morning through Saturday 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.

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