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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
123 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada...

  Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt County.

For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain,
Comus...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.

&&

NVC013-031200-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMSN2.1.SM.240427T1422Z.240504T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
123 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Humboldt River at Comus.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor to moderate lowland flooding
  throughout the reach. Some rural roads near the river begin to
  flood. Very minor flooding begins in Winnemucca with storm drain
  backups, and the lowest parts of town begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:15 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:15 PM PDT Thursday was 9.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1
    feet tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    10.1 feet on 07/03/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm PDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Humboldt River
Comus         9.5   9.8   Thu 12 pm PD 10.0  10.1  10.1


&&

LAT...LON 4093 11775 4100 11765 4093 11749 4095 11739
      4093 11728 4084 11719 4074 11704 4085 11703
      4100 11722 4103 11734 4098 11744 4105 11762
      4104 11770 4098 11776 4091 11800 4086 11800


$$

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Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1218 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

CAZ071-031730-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0021.240504T1800Z-240505T1500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Loyalton,
and Sierraville
1218 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM PDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 to 4
  inches with snow amounts to 5 to 9 inches above 7000 feet. Winds
  gusting as high as 55 mph with gusts to 70 mph for higher
  ridgetops.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power
  lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those traveling over higher Sierra passes and
  recreating in the Sierra back country should be prepared for late
  season wintry conditions at times overnight Saturday into early
  Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1 in Nevada, and calling CALTRANS 1-800-427-7623 in
California.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1151 AM PDT Thu May 2 2024

CAZ068-069-031400-
/O.NEW.KSTO.WW.Y.0014.240504T1800Z-240505T1500Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
1151 AM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  above 5000 feet with around a foot at highest elevations. Winds
  gusting from 30 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
  Northern Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel delays from slick roads and reduced
  visibilities. Chain controls are likely Saturday afternoon and
  evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of around an inch an hour
  are expected Saturday afternoon and evening which will lead to
  reduced visiblities and slick roads above 5000 feet.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
211 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

PZZ271>273-031315-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0066.240503T1500Z-240504T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
211 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds and south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
  10 to 60 NM offshore.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://weather.gov/portland/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
206 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

PZZ350-356-370-376-031015-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0039.240503T1500Z-240504T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
206 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt and steep wind driven seas 5 to 7 ft on Friday. Highest winds
  and steepest seas are expected from Gold Beach northward. Steep
  west seas of 5 to 7 feet at 7 seconds Friday night and Saturday
  morning.

* WHERE...All waters.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 11 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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