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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:10 PM Feb. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.7 and 8.9 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 5 AM PST Tuesday. High tide is at 4:10 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:26 PM Feb. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Trinity County, Mendocino Coast and Northern Mendocino County. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through Tuesday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged duration of moderate to heavy rain is expected through Tuesday night. - 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:14 PM Feb. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PST TUESDAY... * 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, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:14 PM Feb. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PST TUESDAY... * 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, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening. * 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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