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High Wind Warning issued December 28 at 2:58AM PST until December 29 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.* WHERE...Del Norte Coast.* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM PST Sunday.* 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 beparticularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastalheadlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and otherdebris on roadways.People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown aroundor damaged by the wind.Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use cautionif you must drive.
National Weather Service
Flood Watch issued December 28 at 4:30AM PST until December 29 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the followingareas, Del Norte county and Northern Humboldt Interior.* WHEN...From 3 PM PST this afternoon through Sunday afternoon.* IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slidesalong roadways.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- An additional 2 to 5 inches of rain will fall on alreadysaturated ground.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.
National Weather Service
High Surf Advisory issued December 28 at 2:21AM PST until December 28 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA* WHAT...Large breaking waves 20 to 25 ft.* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast,Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. .* IMPACTS...Dangerous surf conditions and localized beacherosion. Beachcombing is highly discouraged!.Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased waverun-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocksand jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable.Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will becapable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent oceanwater. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extremecaution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contactthe U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and barclosures.
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