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Areas of Hazardous Weather This Weekend

A series of cold fronts from North Pacific storms will bring periods of gusty winds, low elevation rainfall, and high elevation snow to the Pacific Northwest this weekend into next week. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce areas of flooding over southern Texas this weekend. Read More >

A cold front will move north of the area this weekend causing some light to locally moderate rain showers overnight Saturday into Sunday. The most accumulations are expected for Del Norte County between 0.25-0.50". The higher elevations of northern Humboldt County could see some rain up to 0.25" as well. Any rainfall will likely be short lived and is not expected to continue into Sunday afternoon. Be cautious if traveling Sunday AM.
A large northwest swell is forecasted to arrive Sunday. This swell is forecasted to create breaking waves of 22-24 feet for west and northwest facing beaches. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Mariners attempting to cross bars are urged to use extreme caution or stay in port. Use extra caution near the surf zone, remain safe, and never turn your back to the ocean!
*Increased risk of minor coastal flooding around Humboldt Bay this weekend* Water levels are running higher than tide predictions which could result in more frequent minor to moderate flooding around Humboldt Bay this winter. Plan around potential tide levels and stay tuned to the forecast for Coastal Flood Advisories & Warnings.

 

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